Ferraris go pretty fast. It’s crucial that drivers be able to see out the windows when they’re doing 200 MPH. But that’s just not the case with a recent batch of luxury sports cars the Italian automaker built for the U.S. So, they’re being recalled.
The company sent out an alert for 80 12Cilindri models, which retail for around $500,000, because the windows are too tinted. Earlier this month, Ferrari said it was alerted to the issue with the black rear and side windows on certain units, which feature more tint than what’s allowed in some parts of the U.S.
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As the automaker pointed out in its recall, automobile glazing with less than 70% light transmittance can impair the driver’s visibility and lead to a crash.
According to Tint Wiz, many U.S. states are totally fine with tint levels with less than 70% light transmittance. But markets like Florida and Illinois set their legal window tint levels much lower.
Unfortunately for Ferrari, fixing the problem isn’t as simple as just peeling off an aftermarket window tint film. The company said it will replace the black rear and side windows with conforming windows approved for the U.S. market.
This isn’t the first time this month that Ferrari’s been caught in an awkward situation that likely could have been avoided. The company’s upcoming electric vehicle has been dubbed the Luce. However, Mazda used that same model name for its flagship sedan for decades, and now there are signs the mix-up could turn into a full-blown legal dispute.
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