Ferrari 812 Superfast recalled

Ferrari supercars don’t usually have a problem with adhesion, but Australian versions of the Ferrari 812 Superfast are being flagged back into dealerships to fix an issue with the rear window that could potentially detach.

The recall impacts 140 examples of what was billed as the fastest and most powerful supercar in the famed Italian marque’s history when it was revealed at the 2017 Geneva motor show, brandishing a mighty 588kW/718Nm 6.5-litre V12 that could send the Ferrari 812 Superfast to 100km/h in just 2.9sec and on to more than 340km/h.

There is no word in the recall notice as to the speeds at which the affected Ferrari vehicles might lose adhesion of their rear window, but the models in question were available for sale in Australia between July 27, 2017, and June 25, 2020.

A full VIN list is available from here.

In describing the defect, Ferrari said in the notice that “incorrect bonding of the rear window may lead to decreased adhesion of the rear window to the rear hood”.

“The rear window glass may fully detach from vehicle, become airborne or fall on to the road, increasing the risk of serious injury or death of other road users,” the car-maker said.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Ferrari dealership to arrange for a replacement rear window glass, free of charge.

Ferrari Australasia can also be contacted direct on 1800 234 392 (Mon-Sun, 24 hours).