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[Observer1]

Is Ferrari recalling all 499 LaFerrari units due to fire risk?
Could be gas tank related
Dutch media is reporting Ferrari has decided to recall all 499 units of the LaFerrari due to a possible fire risk issue.

Modern Ferrari models unfortunately have a long history of catching fire and it seems the LaFerrari is prone to suffer the same fate if we were to believe a report issued by AutoBlog.nl. They say all 499 units are now being recalled because there’s a risk of fire, but details are murky at this point.

However, the prancing horse is indeed asking LaFerrari owners to bring their cars in for some "adjustments" to the fuel tank. Ferrari is not willing to call this procedure a recall, but the attached image from a Ferrari dealer in Germany indicates this is more than just a minor repair as the car's rear end has been dismantled so the problems seem to be quite heavy.

Source: autoblog.nl

Seems that there was some hype in this early report and a certain amount of conjecture.

"Unlike early reports suggested, Ferrari hasn’t issued a recall for all LaFerraris. Ferrari has issued a service campaign for some of the earlier LaFerrari models. As part of this service campaign improvements are made to the LaFerraris fuel tank.

Ferrari confirmed to GTspirit that there is no fire risk with the LaFerrari. Also unlike earlier reports the service to individual LaFerraris can be done in a day. Ferrari will reach out to individual customers but if you are unsure your LaFerrari is affected it won’t hurt to give your dealer a call."

http://www.gtspirit.com/2015/03/17/all-ferrari-laferrari-models-reportedly-recalled/

 

[Rainer271]

The article was updated:

Ferrari told Autocar all units will get a "fuel tank upgrade" which will take about eight hours per car to complete. They aren't treating this as an official recall and owners shouldn't worry because apparently there aren't any fire risks.

 

[Monster]

The article was updated:

Ferrari told Autocar all units will get a "fuel tank upgrade" which will take about eight hours per car to complete. They aren't treating this as an official recall and owners shouldn't worry because apparently there aren't any fire risks.

So what does this "upgrade" involve? More fire and explosion resistant?

 

[Emu]

Could be gas tank related

Dutch media is reporting Ferrari has decided to recall all 499 units of the LaFerrari due to a possible fire risk issue.

Modern Ferrari models unfortunately have a long history of catching fire and it seems the LaFerrari is prone to suffer the same fate if we were to believe a report issued by AutoBlog.nl. They say all 499 units are now being recalled because there’s a risk of fire, but details are murky at this point.

However, the prancing horse is indeed asking LaFerrari owners to bring their cars in for some "adjustments" to the fuel tank. Ferrari is not willing to call this procedure a recall, but the attached image from a Ferrari dealer in Germany indicates this is more than just a minor repair as the car's rear end has been dismantled so the problems seem to be quite heavy.

[update]
Ferrari told Autocar all units will get a "fuel tank upgrade" which will take about eight hours per car to complete. They aren't treating this as an official recall and owners shouldn't worry because apparently there aren't any fire risks.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/115031790663/is-ferrari-recalling-all-499-laferrari-units-due-to


http://thesupercarkids.com/all-laferraris-recalled-for-a-potential-fire-hazard/

According to Autoblog NL, all the 499 Ferrari LaFerraris are being recalled and the reason speculated is a potential fire hazard. Last summer one LaFerrari seemed to suffer a minor fiery fate, so it’s no surprise that attempts to avert disaster are being made.

 

[Observer1]

Seems that there was some hype in this early report and a certain amount of conjecture.

The second source (autoblog.com at that) after GTSpirit, that confirms that only a limited number of vehicles are affected:

"In response to our inquiry into the matter, a Ferrari spokesperson told Autoblog that "no recall has been issued regarding the LaFerrari." Instead, the company tells us that "some clients have been invited to take their cars to an authorized service center to substitute the fuel tank with a new one with new paint." The issue seems to revolve around "a possible incorrect adhesion of a layer of paint on the fuel tank," which could result in a fire.

Contrary to rumors that suggested the issue would affect every example of the seven-figure supercar built to date and would take several weeks to repair, we're told that "the time to change the fuel tank is relatively short and the intervention concerns only a limited number of LaFerraris."

That "relatively short" time period, we're told, "takes approximately one day," and "all of the cars have already been serviced in the US." As to whether this constitutes a recall or simply a suggested service as Ferrari claims, however, is a matter that's open to interpretation."


http://www.autoblog.com/2015/03/18/ferrari-laferrari-fuel-tank-repair/

 

[Yaz]

How are they recalling 499 La Ferrari? Have they made all them already?

 

[Observer1]

How are they recalling 499 La Ferrari? Have they made all them already?

They aren't, a number of early builds were reworked, see my previous posts and more detailed reporting on GtSpirt & autoblog.com that have cited Ferrari's response more faithfully and resisted the temptation to make hyped up & sweeping statements.

 

[kingjr9000]

I'm surprised that he didn't buy a p1.
Wolff reveals Hamilton bought Ferrari supercar

Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) / XPB

Lewis Hamilton has had contact with Ferrari, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has admitted.

Paddock rumours in Australia suggested that, as he conducts his own negotiations for a new contract beyond 2015, the British driver had been in touch with Ferrari.

Wolff doesn't deny it.

"Sure, Lewis has had contact with Ferrari," he confirmed to Germany's Sport Bild, before grinning: "He has just bought a LaFerrari."

LaFerrari is an ultra-rare Ferrari supercar, so it is interesting that Hamilton - the reigning world champion for Mercedes - has so openly bought one.

Indeed, long before Sebastian Vettel's move from Red Bull, the German bought a Ferrari road car but had to keep it a secret.

But Wolff said of Hamilton's purchase: "We have no problem with that."

 

[Rainer271]

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[Monster]

Black beauty, what an epic looking car.

 

[Emu]

LaF vs 918 at Spa in damp

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[Monster]

The 918 nearly lost it at 0:15 already.

 

[kingjr9000]

The 918 nearly lost it at 0:15 already.

I guess emu didn't post that the owner of the 918 wasn't used to that track and that the owner of the laferrari is. I'm also starting to think the owner of the 918 is "wtdoom", based on posts on other forums.

 

[savage-It]

it has to be told that big "Manu" ,the LaFerrari driver is an Italian semipro driver..He is young but has an huge experience.

 

[Observer1]

it has to be told that big "Manu" ,the LaFerrari driver is an Italian semipro driver..He is young but has an huge experience.

Impressive driving considering a semi damp track, well used tires on the LaF, significant traffic @ Spa & a passenger as well on the LaF.

 

[Deleted member 25]

Do they belong to the same guy ?

 

[Emu]

I guess emu didn't post that the owner of the 918 wasn't used to that track and that the owner of the laferrari is. I'm also starting to think the owner of the 918 is "wtdoom", based on posts on other forums.

I also didn't mention that the owner of a P1 set the Spa lap record on his first time out on that track through traffic with a passenger on PZCS.... taking it easy too - 10s faster than LaF and hairdresser's car... I mean 918... clips 300kph on main straight. It is always easier following than leading anyway, you don't have to set the pace, no judgement calls and you can slipstream.

http://www.germancarforum.com/threads/mclaren-p1-supercar.46820/page-45#post-739172

 

[kingjr9000]

I also didn't mention that the owner of a P1 set the Spa lap record on his first time out on that track through traffic with a passenger on PZCS.... taking it easy too - 10s faster than LaF and hairdresser's car... I mean 918... clips 300kph on main straight. It is always easier following than leading anyway, you don't have to set the pace, no judgement calls and you can slipstream.

http://www.germancarforum.com/threads/mclaren-p1-supercar.46820/page-45#post-739172

The last time I checked, this is a
OFFICIAL Ferrari LaFerrari
thread, and there was a p1 nowhere in that video. So leave this thread and the 918 thread strictly for discussion about those cars, and take your p1 praising back to maclovers den.

 

[savage-It]

According to Autoblog NL, all the 499 Ferrari LaFerraris are being recalled and the reason speculated is a potential fire hazard. Last summer one LaFerrari seemed to suffer a minor fiery fate, so it’s no surprise that attempts to avert disaster are being made.

Emu,Thursday at 2:42 PM
[/QUOTE]

I personally know this car and I can assure you that it was a minor problem (minor but serious of course) due to an overheating of the carbon parts just below the exhaust system . The shields protecting the carbon parts of the car are now implemented. No other mechanical issues and not fuel tank problems.
I made even pictures during repair..I have just to find them somewhere..

 

[Giannis]

I also didn't mention that the owner of a P1 set the Spa lap record on his first time out on that track through traffic with a passenger on PZCS.... taking it easy too - 10s faster than LaF and hairdresser's car... I mean 918... clips 300kph on main straight. It is always easier following than leading anyway, you don't have to set the pace, no judgement calls and you can slipstream.

http://www.germancarforum.com/threads/mclaren-p1-supercar.46820/page-45#post-739172

As kingjr9000 noted in the post above, the topic of this thread is the LaFerrari.

For comparisons of the LaFerrari with the 918 and the P1, we have a separate (already ruined) thread.