NHTSA Recall # | 61218 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 05V574000 |
MFG Compaign # | 146 |
Manufacturer | MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | MASERATI |
Brand | MASERATI |
Model | QUATTROPORTE |
Model Year | 2006 |
Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 03/01/06 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/11/05 |
End date of manufacturing | 06/12/05 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/12/05 |
Report created | 30/12/05 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 169 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the power assist delivered by the steering rack may not be fully available while making extreme left hand turns for a prolonged period of time. An internal o-ring of the steering rack can become dislodged or dislocated causing a loss of power assist to the driver. |
Consequence summary | Such circumstances could lead to a reduction in vehicle control, which could result in a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the steering rack free of charge. The recall began on january 3, 2006. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. |
Recall notes | Maserati recall no. 146. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |