Ferrari 2016 488 GTB: Brake Disc Wear Warning Software Issue
Ferrari recalls 2016 488 GTB models due to software error preventing critical brake disc wear warnings, risking crashes. Owners must contact Ferrari for free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the driver is not warned about the critical disc wear, brake disc damage may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Ferrari is recalling certain 2016 488 GTB vehicles because a software error prevents the car from warning drivers when brake discs are critically worn. This could lead to crashes if the driver isn't alerted to the disc damage. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226777-ferrari-2016-488-gtb-brake-disc-wear-warning-software-issue.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226777-ferrari-2016-488-gtb-brake-disc-wear-warning-software-issue · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V164000
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“Ferrari 2016 488 GTB: Brake Disc Wear Warning Software Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226777-ferrari-2016-488-gtb-brake-disc-wear-warning-software-issue. Based on NHTSA recall #18V164000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V164000).
Why it’s dangerous
The software error means the car doesn't alert drivers when brake discs are critically worn. Without this warning, drivers might not know their brakes are unsafe, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB models are affected. Drivers who don't receive brake disc wear warnings are at higher risk of crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016 488 GTB models. The recall applies to vehicles with the software error that prevents brake disc wear warnings.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ferrari Customer Service
Call 1-201-816-2668 to get the free software update for your vehicle.
Update Instrument Panel Software
Dealers will update the instrument panel node software at no cost to fix the warning issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel node software, free of charge. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 64.
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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 #18V164000 (September 3, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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.
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