Published Date: 2010-09-01
| Postmortem Analysis | |
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| Timeline | 1. The software failure incident involving Ferrari cars catching fire happened in July 2010 [2643]. 2. The incident was reported in July 2010, and the article was published on September 1, 2010. Therefore, the software failure incident occurred in July 2010. |
| System | 1. Adhesive used in the wheel-arch assemblies [2643, 2992] 2. Inner lining of the rear wheel arches [2643, 2992] |
| Responsible Organization | 1. The design fault in the adhesive used in the wheel-arch assemblies by Ferrari was responsible for causing the software failure incident [2643, 2992]. |
| Impacted Organization | 1. Ferrari owners, including high-profile individuals like Louis Saha, Eric Clapton, and Chris Evans, who were asked to bring in their cars for modification work due to the design fault causing the cars to catch fire [2643, 2992]. 2. Ferrari itself, facing embarrassment and having to issue a global recall for over 1,000 458 Italia cars to address the adhesive issue leading to fires [2643, 2992]. |
| Software Causes | unknown |
| Non-software Causes | 1. The failure incident was caused by a design fault related to the adhesive used in the wheel-arch assemblies in Ferrari 458 Italia cars, which could overheat, smoke, and catch fire [2643, 2992]. 2. The adhesive used to secure the inner lining of the rear wheel arches was identified as a contributing factor to the fires in the Ferrari 458 Italia, as the heat generated by the engine could deform these liners, leading to the ignition of the adhesive [2643, 2992]. 3. The melting of the adhesive in extreme cases could cause the heat shield to deform and move closer to the exhaust, potentially causing the lining to catch fire [2643]. 4. Ferrari recalled over 1,000 458 Italia cars to replace the adhesive with mechanical fasteners to prevent future incidents [2992]. |
| Impacts | 1. The software failure incident led to Ferrari recalling more than 400 luxury Italia cars due to a design fault that could cause them to catch fire, impacting the reputation and financial standing of the company [2643, 2992]. 2. Owners of the affected cars were asked to bring them in for modification work, with some receiving new models as replacements, causing inconvenience and potential financial losses for both the owners and Ferrari [2643, 2992]. 3. The incident resulted in embarrassment for Ferrari as photos of the burning Ferraris surfaced on a website, further tarnishing the brand's image [2643]. 4. The company had to modify the affected cars by replacing the adhesive with mechanical fasteners to prevent future fire incidents, incurring additional costs and resources [2643, 2992]. |
| Preventions | 1. Conducting thorough testing and quality assurance processes during the design and manufacturing phase to identify any potential design faults or weaknesses in the adhesive used in the wheel-arch assemblies [2643, 2992]. 2. Implementing a more robust and heat-resistant adhesive or alternative method for securing the inner lining of the rear wheel arches to prevent deformation and ignition due to engine heat [2643, 2992]. 3. Regular monitoring and maintenance of the adhesive and heat shield components to detect any signs of overheating or degradation before they lead to a fire incident [2643, 2992]. 4. Providing timely and effective communication to all Ferrari 458 Italia owners about the potential risks associated with the adhesive issue and the recall process for necessary modifications [2643, 2992]. |
| Fixes | 1. Replacing the adhesive with mechanical fasteners in the wheel-arch assemblies could fix the software failure incident reported in the Ferrari 458 Italia cars [Article 2643, Article 2992]. | References | 1. Owners who reported the fires 2. Ferrari's engineers 3. Wreckedexotics website 4. Ferrari's top brass 5. Ferrari's official statement |
| Category | Option | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Recurring | unknown | The articles do not mention any software failure incidents related to either one_organization or multiple_organization. |
| Phase (Design/Operation) | design | The software failure incident reported in the news articles is related to a design failure [(Article 2643), (Article 2992)]. The incidents of Ferrari 458 Italia cars catching fire were attributed to a design fault in the adhesive used in the wheel-arch assemblies. The adhesive, when exposed to certain circumstances, could overheat, smoke, and catch fire, leading to potential disasters. Ferrari acknowledged this design flaw and initiated a global recall to address the issue by replacing the adhesive with mechanical fasteners to prevent further incidents. |
| Boundary (Internal/External) | within_system | The software failure incident related to the Ferrari 458 Italia catching fire is within_system. The failure was traced back to a design fault in the adhesive used in the wheel-arch assemblies of the car, which could overheat, smoke, and catch fire due to the heat generated by the engine [2643, 2992]. This design flaw was an internal issue originating from within the system of the car itself. |
| Nature (Human/Non-human) | unknown | The articles do not mention any software failure incident related to non-human_actions or human_actions. Therefore, the information related to software failure incidents in the articles is unknown. |
| Dimension (Hardware/Software) | unknown | (a) The software failure incident occurring due to hardware: - The articles do not mention any software failure incident related to hardware issues. Therefore, it is unknown. (b) The software failure incident occurring due to software: - The software failure incident in this case is not related to software issues but rather a design fault in the adhesive used in the wheel-arch assemblies of the Ferrari 458 Italia cars. The adhesive could overheat, smoke, and catch fire due to certain circumstances, leading to the cars igniting [2643, 2992]. |
| Objective (Malicious/Non-malicious) | non-malicious | (a) The software failure incident in the provided articles is non-malicious. The failure was attributed to a design fault related to the adhesive used in the wheel-arch assemblies of the Ferrari 458 Italia cars. The adhesive could overheat, smoke, and catch fire due to the heat generated by the engine, leading to potential fires in the vehicles. Ferrari identified this as a design flaw and initiated a global recall to address the issue by replacing the adhesive with mechanical fasteners [2643, 2992]. |
| Intent (Poor/Accidental Decisions) | unknown | The articles do not mention any software failure incident related to poor decisions or accidental decisions. Therefore, the intent of the software failure incident in this case is unknown. |
| Capability (Incompetence/Accidental) | accidental | (a) The software failure incident occurring due to development incompetence: - The software failure incident with the Ferrari 458 Italia cars catching fire was not related to development incompetence but rather a design fault attributed to the adhesive used in the wheel-arch assemblies [2643, 2992]. (b) The software failure incident occurring accidentally: - The software failure incident with the Ferrari 458 Italia cars catching fire was due to a design fault related to the adhesive used to secure the inner lining of the rear wheel arches, which could ignite due to the heat generated by the engine, leading to fires in the cars. This was not intentional but an accidental design flaw [2643, 2992]. |
| Duration | unknown | <Article 2643> and <Article 2992> do not mention any software failure incidents. Therefore, the duration of the software failure incident related to the Ferrari 458 Italia catching fire is unknown based on the provided articles. |
| Behaviour | other | (a) crash: The software failure incident in the articles does not involve a crash where the system loses state and does not perform any of its intended functions. The failure is related to a design fault in the Ferrari 458 Italia cars that could cause them to catch fire, specifically traced to the adhesive used in the wheel-arch assemblies [2643, 2992]. (b) omission: The software failure incident is not due to the system omitting to perform its intended functions at an instance(s). The issue is related to a design flaw in the adhesive used to secure the inner lining of the rear wheel arches, leading to potential fires in the Ferrari cars [2643, 2992]. (c) timing: The software failure incident is not due to the system performing its intended functions correctly but too late or too early. The issue is not related to timing but rather to a design fault in the adhesive causing potential fires in the Ferrari 458 Italia cars [2643, 2992]. (d) value: The software failure incident is not due to the system performing its intended functions incorrectly. The issue is not about the system's incorrect performance but about a design flaw in the adhesive used in the wheel-arch assemblies of the Ferrari cars [2643, 2992]. (e) byzantine: The software failure incident is not characterized by the system behaving erroneously with inconsistent responses and interactions. The issue is not related to Byzantine behavior but rather to a specific design fault in the adhesive used in the Ferrari 458 Italia cars that could lead to fires [2643, 2992]. (f) other: The behavior of the software failure incident is related to a design fault in the adhesive used in the wheel-arch assemblies of the Ferrari 458 Italia cars, which can overheat, smoke, and even catch fire under certain circumstances. This behavior is not directly covered by the options provided [2643, 2992]. |
| Layer | Option | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Perception | None | None |
| Communication | None | None |
| Application | None | None |
| Category | Option | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Consequence | property, non-human, theoretical_consequence | (a) death: There were no reports of deaths related to the software failure incident in the provided articles [2643, 2992]. (b) harm: The software failure incident did not result in physical harm to individuals as it was related to a design fault in Ferrari cars causing them to catch fire [2643, 2992]. (c) basic: The software failure incident did not impact people's access to food or shelter as it was related to Ferrari cars catching fire due to a design fault [2643, 2992]. (d) property: The software failure incident resulted in property damage as several Ferrari 458 Italia cars caught fire due to a design fault related to adhesive used in the wheel-arch assemblies [2643, 2992]. (e) delay: There were no reports of activities being postponed due to the software failure incident in the provided articles [2643, 2992]. (f) non-human: The software failure incident impacted the Ferrari 458 Italia cars, which are non-human entities, as they were at risk of catching fire due to a design fault [2643, 2992]. (g) no_consequence: The software failure incident had real observed consequences as several Ferrari 458 Italia cars caught fire due to a design fault [2643, 2992]. (h) theoretical_consequence: There were potential consequences discussed regarding the design fault in Ferrari cars that could lead to fires, but these potential consequences did occur, resulting in actual fires in some instances [2643, 2992]. (i) other: There were no other consequences of the software failure incident mentioned in the provided articles [2643, 2992]. |
| Domain | unknown | (a) The Ferrari 458 Italia software failure incident does not directly relate to the production and distribution of information. (b) The Ferrari 458 Italia software failure incident does not directly relate to transportation. (c) The Ferrari 458 Italia software failure incident does not directly relate to the extraction of natural resources. (d) The Ferrari 458 Italia software failure incident does not directly relate to sales. (e) The Ferrari 458 Italia software failure incident does not directly relate to construction. (f) The Ferrari 458 Italia software failure incident does not directly relate to manufacturing. (g) The Ferrari 458 Italia software failure incident does not directly relate to utilities. (h) The Ferrari 458 Italia software failure incident does not directly relate to finance. (i) The Ferrari 458 Italia software failure incident does not directly relate to knowledge. (j) The Ferrari 458 Italia software failure incident does not directly relate to health. (k) The Ferrari 458 Italia software failure incident does not directly relate to entertainment. (l) The Ferrari 458 Italia software failure incident does not directly relate to government. (m) The Ferrari 458 Italia software failure incident does not directly relate to any of the specified industries. |
Article ID: 2643
Article ID: 2992