5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 2016-03-01
Description
Maserati north america, inc. (maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 quattroporte and ghibli vehicles manufactured february 1, 2013, to november 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver-side floor mat anchor may break allowing the floor mat to move and get trapped between the accelerator pedal and the vehicle carpet.
Consequence
If the floor mat moves and becomes trapped between the accelerator and the vehicle carpet, it may result in very high vehicle speeds, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side floor mat and possibly the accelerator pedal cover, free of charge. The recall began april 29, 2016. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-201-816-2600. Maserati's number for this recall is 301. Note: these vehicles are equipped with a brake override system. In the event a pedal is trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will brake the vehicle and enable the driver to slow and stop and turn off the vehicle.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 2016-05-02
Description
Maserati north america, inc. (maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 quattroporte and ghibli vehicles manufactured february 1, 2013, to september 18, 2015. During the assembly process, the rear tie-rod to hub assembly attaching bolt may not have been properly tightened.
Consequence
An improperly tightened rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolt may allow the tie-rod to separate from the hub carrier, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolts to verify that they are properly tightened, replacing the rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2016. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-201-510-2369. Maserati's number for this recall is 303.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2017-01-26
Description
Maserati north america, inc. (maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2017 quattroporte and ghibli, and 2017 levante vehicles. Adjusting the front seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin march 21, 2017. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-201-510-2369. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Posted on: 2017-01-26
Description
Maserati north america, inc. (maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2017 quattroporte and ghibli, and 2017 levante vehicles. Adjusting the front seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin march 21, 2017. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-201-510-2369. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - TIRES:SIDEWALL
Posted on: 2016-11-21
Description
Maserati north america, inc. (maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 ghibli and quattroporte vehicles and one model year 2016 ghibli vehicle manufactured february 29, 2016, to october 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain pirelli p zero all season tires, size 275/40r19 101w, that may develop cracks in their lower sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air.
Consequence
A loss of air may result in tire failure or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on december 30, 2016. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-201-510-2369. Maserati's number for this recall is 324.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.