Italian Stallion's Shade Issue Sparks Minor Recall
Ferrari is addressing a specific, albeit unusual, compliance issue affecting a limited number of its new 12Cilindri models bound for the United States. The marque identified that certain rear and side window tints on these highly exclusive vehicles exceed the permissible darkness levels mandated by U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This discovery, made during routine pre-delivery inspections, necessitates a recall for approximately 80 units of the V12-powered supercar.
The crux of the matter lies in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, which stipulates that all outward-facing automotive glass must allow at least 70 percent of light to pass through. This regulation is in place to ensure drivers maintain adequate visibility of their surroundings, thereby mitigating potential accident risks. Ferrari's internal review pinpointed an error in the specification of the tinted glass for the U.S. market as the root cause of this non-compliance.
Ferrari plans to rectify the situation by replacing the non-compliant glass components on affected 12Cilindri models with units that adhere to the required light transmittance standards. The automaker will also extend reimbursement to any owners who may have already undertaken the necessary glass replacement prior to the official recall notification. Owners of the implicated vehicles are expected to be contacted by May 15th and advised to schedule an appointment at an authorized Ferrari dealership for the rectification.
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