Maserati Ghibli recalls
31 official safety recalls for the Maserati Ghibli from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. 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:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Radio software may prevent rearview image display
Radio software may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing crash risk. The software will be updated over the air or by a dealer, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale, 2023-2025 MC20 Cielo, 2024 Granturismo, GranCabrio, 2021-2024 Levante, Ghibli, Quattroporte, and 2022-2025 MC 20 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2025. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 740.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Short fuel line may leak
A pressure and temperature sensor in the short fuel line may cause a fuel leak in the engine bay, leading to loss of power or, in the worst case, fire. The short fuel line containing the sensor will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- 718 Ghibli and Quattroporte V8 short Fuel line replacement in engine compartment
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the pressure/temperature sensor within the short fuel line may cause a possible fuel leakage in engine bay. This may lead to a loss of power and in the worst case a potential fire.
- Remedy
- Replacement of the short fuel line containing the pressure sensor.
Fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak
The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel, potentially causing an engine stall and increasing crash risk. Fuel leaking near an ignition source also increases fire risk. Dealers will replace the housing free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR
- Defect
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel line sensor housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 718. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-872 (Maserati campaign 718).
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Statutory plate may show the wrong vehicle version
The statutory plate may show the wrong type-variant-version. The label on the B-pillar will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- WRONG TYPE VARIANT VERSION ON STATUTORY PLATE.
- Defect
- Wrong TVV (Type-Variant-Version) on statutory plate.
- Remedy
- Replace label located on B Pillar
Fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel
The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel, which can cause an engine stall or a fire if fuel reaches an ignition source. Dealers will replace the housing free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR
- Defect
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Quattroporte, Ghibli, 2021-2022 Levante, and 2022 MC20 vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel line sensor housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 442.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Seat belt retractors may deactivate early
The seat belt retractors may deactivate early, preventing a child restraint from securing properly and increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
- Defect
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Levante, Quattroporte, and Ghibli vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 434.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Tire placard may show incorrect pressure
The tire placard may show incorrect pressure information. Tires inflated to the wrong pressure could reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the placard and update the tire pressure monitoring system, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Defect
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Quattroporte Trofeo and Ghibli Trofeo vehicles equipped with optional 21-inch tires. The tire placard may have incorrect tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence
- Tires that are inflated to the incorrect pressure could lead to a loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the placard and update the tire pressure monitoring system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 432.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Replacement diesel engine may have an incorrect code marking
A replacement diesel engine may have a code marking that differs from the approved and production code. The customer will receive documentation confirming the marking is an administrative error.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE CODE MARKED ON DIESEL ENGINE IN AFTERSALES IS DIFFERENT FROM THE HOMOLOGATED AND PRODUCTION CODE
- Defect
- Engine code marked on Diesel engine replaced in aftersales is different from the homologated and Production code
- Remedy
- Documentation will be provided to the customer stating the Italian transport authority confirm this marking is an administration error.
LED headlamp vertical beam may be out of compliance
The vertical beam from the full LED headlamps may be outside requirements. Dealers will check and adjust the beam.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FRONT HEADLAMPS FULL LED VERSION HEADLAMP VERTICAL BEAM OUT OF COMPLIANCE
- Defect
- Front headlamps full LED version headlamp vertical beam out of compliance.
- Remedy
- Check and adjustment of the front headlamp vertical beam.
Fuel line may leak at its connector
The fuel line may leak. The fuel delivery line will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- POSSIBLE LEAK MAY OCCUR IN THE FUEL LINE AT THE QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR
- Defect
- There is a possibility that a leak may occur in the fuel line.
- Remedy
- Replacement of the fuel delivery line.
Fuel lines may leak
Fuel lines may have been damaged during production and leak. Fuel near an ignition source can increase the risk of fire. Dealers will replace the fuel line assemblies free of charge, unless previously repaired under recall 17V-045.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. During production of the fuel lines, the lines may have been damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assemblies, free of charge, unless previously repaired under recall 17V-045. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 378. Note: This recall supersedes recall number 17V-045.
- 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.
Front subframe welds may break
Incomplete front subframe welds may break, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the subframe and replace it if needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Defect
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2018 Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli, and Levante vehicles. The welds on the front sub frame may be incomplete, which can result in the welds breaking.
- Consequence
- If the welds fracture, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sub frame for incomplete welds, replacing the sub frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 369.
- 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.
Engine software may shut off engine or shift transmission
At slow speeds, an engine software problem may cause the transmission to shift unexpectedly into neutral or park, or the engine to shut off, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Quattroporte vehicles equipped with V6 engines and Maserati Ghibli vehicles. Due to an engine software problem, at slow speeds such as stop-and-go traffic, the transmission may unexpectedly shift into neutral or park, or the engine may shut off.
- Consequence
- If the transmission shifts into neutral or park unexpectedly, or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the software for the engine control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 365.
- 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.
Fuel delivery line may leak at unions
Material imperfections may cause the fuel delivery line to leak at its unions, especially after prolonged use. The fuel delivery line will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL LINE MAY LEAK
- Defect
- Due to material imperfections the fuel delivery line may leak at line unions. This is more likely after prolonged use.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles replace the fuel delivery line.
Fuel delivery pipe may leak
The fuel delivery pipe may leak at its connections in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will install a new fuel delivery line kit, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2018 Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. These vehicles have a fuel delivery pipe in the engine compartment that may leak fuel at the connections.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak within the engine compartment increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuel delivery line kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 363.
- 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.
Driver seat wiring may short circuit
The driver seat wiring may rub against the seat frame, stopping seat adjustment and, rarely, causing an electrical short and fire risk. Dealers will replace circuit breakers with fuses, protect and reposition the harness, and replace it if damaged.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF DRIVER SEAT WIRING
- Defect
- Some vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect driver seat wiring harness layout which can cause the seat wiring harness to rub against metal points on the seat/seat frame assembly through normal seat adjustment operation. Over time this can lead to an inoperative seat adjustment system and in rare cases a potential risk of fire due to an electrical short to ground between the seat wiring harness and the seat adjustment motor assembly.
- Remedy
- Replace 2 seat circuit breakers with 25 amp mini-fuses check harness apply protective barrier and reposition if undamaged. If damaged replace harness and then ensure repositioned and protective barrier applied.
Fuel delivery line may leak
Prolonged use may cause a fuel leak at the engine end of the delivery line, where the quick release connector is fitted. The complete fuel delivery line will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL DELIVERY LINE MAY LEAK
- Defect
- There is a possibility that a leak may occur in the fuel delivery line. Prolonged use of the car could result in the possibility of a fuel leak at the engine end of the pipe where the quick release connector is fitted.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the complete fuel delivery line.
Vehicle may move after the driver exits
The gearshift lever may appear to be in Park while the transmission is still in a drive gear, allowing the vehicle to move away without the driver. The driver's door lock will be replaced and software updated to add a drive-away inhibition strategy.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- VEHICLE CAN MOVE AWAY AFTER DRIVER HAS EXITED
- Defect
- It has been identified that the gearshift lever resting position may mislead drivers into believing the vehicle's transmission is in the park position when actually the it is still in a drive gear. This could result in the vehicle moving off without the driver being in the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles to replace the driver's door lock and update the software to introduce a drive away inhibition strategy.
Front seat wiring may short
Adjusting a front seat may cause its wiring harness to rub and short, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the harness as needed free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
- Defect
- 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.
- Remedy
- Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. 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.
Differential pinion nut may loosen
A loose differential pinion nut may cause noise and vibration; continued use could make the differential fail or lock, causing loss of control. The nut will be checked; the differential and, if needed, the drive-shaft will be replaced if damage or metal debris is found.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL
- Defect
- It has been identified that the locking nut of the differential pinion may not have been tightened to the correct specification. This will be identified to the driver by noise generated from the differential and also possible vibration. If these warning signs are ignored and with prolonged use in this condition then it could result in a possible failure/locking of the differential and the subsequent loss of control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicle to check the tightness of the locking nut on the differential pinion. If it is found to be incorrect then the differential will be replaced and possibly the drive-shaft if projections or metal contaminates are found in the differential rear cover.
Rear differential pinion nut may loosen
The rear differential pinion nut may loosen, allowing the pinion gear to bind and potentially lock the rear wheels, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the nut torque and replace the differential if needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- Defect
- 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
- A loose pinion gear may bind, possibly resulting in the rear wheels locking up and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Tire sidewalls may crack and lose air
Cracks may develop in the tire lower sidewall, causing air loss and potentially tire failure or loss of control. Dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- TIRES:SIDEWALL
- Defect
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 1-877-696-2737. 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.
Cold weather may disable the backup camera
In temperatures below freezing, the entertainment telematics module may enter a protection mode and disable the backup camera, making it harder to see people or objects behind the vehicle. Dealers will update the module software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
- Defect
- 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
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Front wheel bearing may fail
A front wheel bearing may become noisy and vibrate, then fail if the warning signs go unheeded, potentially causing loss of control. The bearing will be checked and replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- LOSS OF CONTROL
- Defect
- Due to a manufacturing issue the front wheel bearing can become noisy and vibrate. If the driver does not take notice of these warnings then the bearing could fail and cause loss of control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required replace the front wheel bearing.
Front wheel bearings may fail prematurely
The front wheel bearings may have insufficient hardness and fail prematurely, which can affect handling and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect the bearings and replace them as necessary free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
- Defect
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ghibli vehicles manufactured March 11, 2015, through May 14, 2015. The right and/or left front wheel bearings may have insufficient hardness, resulting in their premature failure.
- Consequence
- Wheel bearing failure may adversely affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel bearings, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 310.
- 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.
Gear selector may mislead driver about gear
The gear selector may give a misleading indication and may not warn when the driver's door opens while the vehicle is not in Park. The vehicle could move and strike someone exiting. Dealers will update the software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Defect
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to February 28, 2014. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may mislead owners about which gear the vehicle is in and may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
- Consequence
- Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
- Remedy
- Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. The remedy software is currently in development. Owners were mailed an interim notification on July 1, 2016. A second notice will be mailed when the software is available. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 307.
- 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.
Rear tie rod fixing bolts may loosen
A rear tie rod fixing bolt may loosen in extreme, hard driving conditions, potentially causing loss of vehicle control. Dealers will replace both rear toe-in tie rod bolts and washers, inspect the fixing points, and replace the rear hub assembly if unserviceable.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL
- Defect
- In extreme and hard driving conditions it is possible for the rear tie rod fixing bolt to become loose which can ultimately result in loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace both rear toe in tie rod bolts and washers fixing points will be inspected and rear hub assembly replaced if unserviceable.
Rear tie-rod bolt may loosen
A rear tie-rod bolt may not be tight enough, allowing the tie rod to separate from the hub carrier and causing loss of control. Dealers will check both rear bolts and replace the assembly if needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Defect
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 1-877-696-2737. 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.
Throttle pedal may stick
The throttle pedal may jam in any position, increasing the risk of a collision. The pedal cover, mats, mat fixings or floor covering will be replaced or modified as needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THROTTLE PEDAL MAY STICK IN ANY POSITION
- Defect
- Throttle pedal may jam in any position. This can lead to a heightened risk of a collision.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the throttle pedal cover carpet mats carpet mat fixings modify floor covering depending on VIN list and inspection.
Driver floor mat may become trapped by accelerator
The driver floor mat anchor may break, letting the mat move and become trapped between the accelerator pedal and carpet. This may cause very high vehicle speeds and a crash. Dealers will replace the floor mat and possibly the accelerator pedal cover, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ACCESSORY:FLOOR MAT
- Defect
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 1-877-696-2737. 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.
Fuel delivery hose may leak
Improperly crimped fuel delivery hoses may leak, creating a fire risk if fuel reaches an ignition source. Dealers will replace the fuel delivery line free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Quattroporte, and Ghibli vehicles manufactured July 23, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The fuel delivery hoses in the vehicles may have been improperly crimped.
- Consequence
- The improper crimp can cause a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the entire fuel delivery line, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 256.
- 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.
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.