Ferrari Scuderia Recall R/2009/079: Tyre Tread May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 23 Sep 2009
- Launched
- 206
- vehicles in the UK
- 50
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ferrari recalled Scuderia vehicles built between 1 May 2007 and 31 July 2009. Due to a production non-conformity of the rear Pirelli PZero Corsa tyres when the car is travelling at a high and constant speed close to the highest performance range part of the tread may detach. The dealer will replace the subject tyres. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a production non-conformity of the rear Pirelli PZero Corsa tyres when the car is travelling at a high and constant speed close to the highest performance range part of the tread may detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TYRE TREAD MAY DETACH Defect: It has been identified that due to a production non-conformity of the rear Pirelli PZero Corsa tyres when the car is travelling at a high and constant speed close to the highest performance range part of the tread may detach. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject tyres replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: tyre tread may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject tyres.
Are You Affected?
Scuderia built between 1 May 2007 and 31 July 2009 may be included. Ferrari estimates 206 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ferrari, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ferrari.
- Book with any franchised Ferrari dealer, quoting the campaign code 50 or the DVSA reference R/2009/079. See how to get a Ferrari recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/2008/085 on 12 May 2008, for clutch may malfunction preventing the selection of any gear. The one launched after it was R/2009/064 on 9 Nov 2009, for risk of fire. You can also see every Ferrari recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/079, launched 23 September 2009. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.