The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety standard (FMVSS) No. 401, requires that all vehicles have a release mechanism installed in the trunk that will make it possible for a person to open the trunk from the inside. According to reports filed with the NHTSA, certain 2010-2014 Ferrari 458 Italia and Spider vehicles may not comply to this standard. Ferrari has determined that vehicles manufactured prior to a running change made in May 2013 may not release the secondary latch when the vehicle is stationary. If a person was to become trapped in the trunk it will increases the risk of personal injury and possible death.

Ferrari will be notifying owners to have their dealers modify the existing front trunk latch system with a new component that will meet safety requirements. Owners wanting more information about the problem can contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari’s number for this recall is 54 and the NHTSA campaign number is 14V-487.