NHTSA Recall # | 121544 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V839000 |
MFG Compaign # | 327 |
Manufacturer | Maserati North America, Inc. |
Supplier | MASERATI |
Brand | MASERATI |
Model | QUATTROPORTE |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 30/12/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 14/11/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 18/11/16 |
Report created | 18/11/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 7481 |
Defect summary | Maserati north america, inc. (maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 quattroporte, ghible, and levante vehicles manufactured july 1, 2016, to november 14, 2016. In temperatures below freezing, the entertainment telematics module (etm) may place itself in a protection mode, disabling the back-up camera. |
Consequence summary | If the back-up camera is inoperable, it may be more difficult for the operator to see people or objects behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash. |
Corrective action | Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the etm software, free of charge. The recall began on december 30, 2016. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 327. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |