Maserati Biturbo recalls

1 official safety recall for the Maserati Biturbo, from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) or the EU Safety Gate. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Choke misuse may overheat exhaust system

    Reported September 21, 1987Model years 1984–1985NHTSA campaign 87V1510003,724 vehicles affected

    Misuse of the carburetor choke may cause excessive exhaust heat, damaging interior or exterior materials and possibly causing a fire. The remedy is to install a kit that reduces exhaust temperatures to an acceptable level.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
    Defect
    MISUSE OF CARBURETOR CHOKE COULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT.
    Consequence
    EXCESSIVE HEAT CAN RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE TO CAR EXTERIORAND INTERIOR MATERIALS WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
    Remedy
    INSTALL A KIT WHICH WILL REDUCE EXHAUST SYSTEM TEMPERATURES TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MASERATI AT 1-877.696.2737.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: EXHAUST/CARBURETOR CHOKEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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