2016 MASERATI GHIBLI Recalls (5)

Campaign:
16V122000 on 02/29/2016
Component:
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Manufactured:
01/31/2013 - 11/29/2015
Affected:
28,235
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
16V264000 on 05/01/2016
Component:
Suspension:rear
Manufactured:
01/31/2013 - 09/17/2015
Affected:
26,464
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
16V840000 on 11/20/2016
Component:
Tires:sidewall
Manufactured:
02/28/2016 - 02/28/2016
Affected:
1,861
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
17V046000 on 01/25/2017
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
05/31/2013 - 12/30/2016
Affected:
39,381
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
17V046000 on 01/25/2017
Component:
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
Manufactured:
05/31/2013 - 12/30/2016
Affected:
39,381
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.
Correction:
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.

2016 MASERATI GHIBLI TSBs (6)

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.
Bulletin:
MAS001431
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb on proper procedure for ensuring all door modules function in the event of one being replaced.
Bulletin:
MAS001520
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb for hvac software update to resolve sticking actuators.
Bulletin:
MAS001652
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Diagnostic guide for brake system noise.

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