2002 MASERATI COUPE Recalls (3)

Campaign:
02V130000 on 05/13/2002
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Manufactured:
10/31/2001 - 03/30/2002
Affected:
352
Defect:
On certain coupe and sedan passenger vehicles, the positioning of the power steering delivery hose can allow it to come into contact with part of the exhaust manifold.
Consequence:
This could allow the delivery hose to leak power steering fluid onto the hot exhaust manifold and could cause a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the position of the power steering delivery hose and install a positioning clamp. if the hose is damaged and/or cannot be moved into the properly aligned position, the hose will be replaced with a new one. owner notification began may 20, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact maserati at 1-877.696.2737.
Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
03V529000 on 12/17/2003
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected:
1,982
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel lines can disconnect and cause leakage in the engine compartment.
Consequence:
This could result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the fuel lines and attachments. owner notification is expected to begin during january or february 2004. owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
04V140000 on 03/24/2004
Component:
Steering
Affected:
2,024
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles, two of the four securing bolts in the steering assembly may not have had a locking compound applied to the threads prior to installation. as a result, the bolts may become loose when the cars are driven aggressively.
Consequence:
Such circumstances could lead to a reduction in vehicle control, which could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the two affected bolts. the recall began march 5, 2004. owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Notes:
Maserati recall no. 106.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2002 MASERATI COUPE TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
MAS001319
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Notification of changes to the online documentation sites techint and techdoc.
Bulletin:
MAS001361
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Notification of diagnostic server downtime for maintenance.
Bulletin:
MAS001338
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
New guidelines for use of blue-on-line technical support requests and warranty requests for authorization.

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