NHTSA Recall # | 122229 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V856000 |
MFG Compaign # | 328 |
Manufacturer | Maserati North America, Inc. |
Supplier | MASERATI |
Brand | MASERATI |
Model | QUATTROPORTE |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
Date of notification | 30/12/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/10/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 28/11/16 |
Report created | 28/11/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 326 |
Defect summary | Maserati north america, inc. (maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 quattroporte and ghibli vehicles manufactured july 1, 2016, to october 12, 2016. The rear differential unit pinion nut may not have been properly tightened, allowing the pinion nut to loosen. |
Consequence summary | A loose pinion gear may bind, possibly resulting in the rear wheels locking up and increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential unit pinion nut torque, and, as necessary, replace the rear differential unit, 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 328. |
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). |