2003 MASERATI SPYDER Recalls (2)

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).

2003 MASERATI SPYDER 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.