FERRARI 488 GTB (2018) recall — Air Bags
Ferrari is recalling 2018 488 GTB vehicles due to potential air bag and seat belt pretensioner non-deployment in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Ferrari for free ECU replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ferrari is recalling 2018 488 GTB vehicles because air bags and seat belt pretensioners might not deploy properly during crashes, raising injury risks. Owners should contact Ferrari for a free replacement of the air bag ECU. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224755-ferrari-488-gtb-2018-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224755-ferrari-488-gtb-2018-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V411000
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“Ferrari 488 GTB (2018) Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224755-ferrari-488-gtb-2018-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #19V411000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V411000).
Why it’s dangerous
In crashes, the air bags and seat belt pretensioners might not deploy as intended, which could lead to increased injury risk. This happens because the air bag ECU may malfunction, causing improper deployment or non-deployment.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 488 GTB models. The recall covers specific years and vehicle types listed in the official notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ferrari
Reach out to Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668 to schedule a free air bag ECU replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 70.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The air bag ECU may malfunction, causing air bags and seat belt pretensioners to not deploy or deploy improperly during crashes, increasing injury risk.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2018 488 GTB or other specific models listed in the official recall notice.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668 to arrange a free air bag ECU replacement.
Contact Ferrari
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ferrari to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V411000 — Ferrari Ferrari Hello, I own a Ferrari that is covered by recall 19V411000 from Ferrari. The official recall notice states: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 70. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V411000 (April 6, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.