430 Brake Recall

Wow

 

I just did a vin recall search at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and nothing:

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It did say notification goes out in Sep, maybe it's not posted yet? Dunno

 

I also put my vin in the Ferrari Website, still nothing.

 

Here is the actual notice. Owner notifications do not go out until late September.

 

Note: the recall said "certain F430s". If you had a defective brake reservoir cap that wasn't venting, you or your service provider would have noticed by now I would think.

 

They have been looking at 458+488 previously and notices issued, this must be a full follow on

 

Better to be overly cautious than face possible litigation....

 

Stupid question, does that mean they all use the same cap? Or they all have the same problem?

 

The cap on my manual was identical to that on my F1, so I assume it's a common part.

 

Good thing I have a F430 and not a 430

 

Here are the specific 430s involved, appears to be the entire production run:
RCLRPT-22V536-4846.PDF (nhtsa.gov)

 

Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program :
The repair consists of replacing the brake fluid reservoir cap and updating the software in the affected vehicles to provide for a different warning message if the vehicle should lose sufficient brake fluid. Ferrari will send a notice letter to all affected vehicle owners to warn them of this issue, and instruct them 1) to contact an authorized Ferrari dealer to schedule the free recall repair, and 2) that in the meantime, remind them that if the “low Brake Fluid” warning message appears on the vehicle dashboard, the driver should pull off the road as soon as it is safe to do so, and then contact Ferrari Roadside Assistance and get towed to the nearest authorized Ferrari dealer.

How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
The venting of the brake fluid reservoir cap has been modified.

Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
All vehicles currently in production will be fitted with a different brake fluid reservoir cap and new upgraded software.

 

Not taking my cars in unless there is an issue.

 

I wonder how the displays will be affected. I see there is already a warning for worn brake pads and low fluid on the speedometer.

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The wiring on the F430 won't allow differentiation between brake pad wear and low brake fluid, so I assume there will be a generic warning on the tachometer display on the updated system (perhaps with an aural warning, if the software allows it).

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Decided to see this "recall" item. Looked okay to me.

Also, no separate part number for the cap:
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I'm not near my car that I can look so is there a weep hole or vent in the cap?

 

No there isn’t and shouldn’t be. You don’t want (moist) air getting in. I think thats what this recall is about - a new cap with a diaphragm so that as the level in the reservoir goes down (wearing pads), you don’t create a vacuum. The diaphragm could allow that to happen without introducing outside air.


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oh ok makes sense.

 

I believe they will get the same replacement cap as on the 458 recall. Top one in black.
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I may just order the new cap and not bother bring in car ..is that stupid of me ?

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1) Can you buy the cap on its own?
2) Don't you want the software update or will you just wait until an opportunity arises to go a dealer service centre?

 

1,- have to check ..not sure if possible

2 - don't have any rush fir the software update ..


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Anyone else concerned what the software update will change or screw up? I am.




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