A Canadian businessman suffered severe burns after a Ferrari 360 allegedly caught fire due to missing fuel injectors, triggering a lawsuit against Ferrari Québec. The owner sustained burns across 56 percent of his body in the incident.
The complaint centers on a critical manufacturing or service defect. Ferrari 360 models from the early 2000s use eight fuel injectors as part of their 3.6-liter V12 engine system. Missing injectors would create improper fuel atomization and combustion, potentially causing dangerous pressure buildup or fuel leakage into the engine bay. Either scenario could ignite under operating conditions.
This case highlights a recurring tension in the exotic car market. Ferraris demand meticulous maintenance and service by certified specialists, yet quality control failures at dealerships occasionally slip through. The 360, produced from 1999 to 2005, remains one of Ferrari's most popular models, meaning thousands operate without incident. One catastrophic failure, however, exposes systemic weakness.
Ferrari's responsibility hinges on whether the fuel injectors went missing during manufacturing, a pre-delivery inspection, or post-sale service at the Quebec dealership. If Ferrari Québec performed work on the vehicle before this incident, liability becomes clearer. If the defect originated from Maranello, the manufacturer faces broader exposure.
The lawsuit underscores why buyers of high-performance vehicles must verify that authorized service centers follow rigorous checklists. A missing fuel injector should trigger warning lights and performance issues well before catastrophic failure. The fact that the vehicle reached dangerous operating temperatures suggests a breakdown in either diagnostic protocols or basic assembly verification.
Ferrari has not publicly commented on the claim. Such cases typically settle confidentially, but this one's severity, given the extensive burn injuries, may invite regulatory scrutiny from Transport Canada. The incident serves as a stark reminder that six-figure machines