Ferrari 488 GTB and 488 Spider recall: Dash warning light may fail to warn driver when brake discs are worn and cause damage to discs
- What's wrong
- The software algorithm that calculates the percentage value of wear on the carbo-ceramic brake discs of the vehicle may not function properly due to a software bug which under certain specific conditions may cause a reset of the wear value estimated by the software. The…
- What to do
- Contact a Ferrari dealer to book the free repair. Update of software for the instrument panel node.
What’s wrong
The software algorithm that calculates the percentage value of wear on the carbo-ceramic brake discs of the vehicle may not function properly due to a software bug which under certain specific conditions may cause a reset of the wear value estimated by the software. The risk is that the critical threshold of wear of the brake discs is reached without the relevant warning lamp and message being shown to the driver. If such a condition occurs the worst case scenario could be damage to the brake discs with increased risk of an accident.
The fix
Update of software for the instrument panel node.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488 GTB | 1 Jan 2015 | 30 Nov 2015 | 516 |
| 488 Spider | 1 Jan 2015 | 30 Nov 2015 | 516 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 26 March 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.