Maserati Quattroporte 2007

Model Quattroporte made in 2007 by Maserati got 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic and suspension. The car has one 4.2, guzzler engine.

Model 2007

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
4.2, Guzzler 8Automatic, 6 gearsR13/18/1413.9197/22.5472/16.8151Premium3052LARGE CARS
4.2, Guzzler 8Lockup/automatic, 6 gearsR13/19/1514.3993/24.1499/17.5964Premium2851LARGE CARS

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
07V319000MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 10/02/2006 to 03/30/2007V (Vehicle)71807/27/2007MFRMASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.07/18/200707/25/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, a defect in the antilock brake/anti-skid system (abs/asr) electronic control unit (ecu) software may prevent the system from functioning properly. a loss of function may result in a loss of certain enhanced stability and braking control during some high speed maneuvers and high speed braking.
Consequence SummaryThis could lead to a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryThe abs/asr electronic control unit will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on july 27, 2007. owners may contact maserati at 201-816-2600.
NotesMaserati recall no. 163.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT
09V001000MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. to 06/01/2008V (Vehicle)791202/13/2009MFRMASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.01/06/200901/07/2009
Defect SummaryMaserati is recalling 7,912 my 2008 gran turismo, quattroporte, and alfa romeo vehicles. incorrectly torqued upper and lower ball joint nuts may cause the ball joint nuts to loosen.
Consequence SummaryIn time, this could lead to noise, steering wheel vibration, and failure of the ball joint stud resulting in damage or separation of the suspension arm. this could result in a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the torque of the front/rear upper and lower ball joint nuts and, if necessary, replace the suspension arms and hub carrier. the recall is expected to begin during february 2009. owners may contact maserati at 1-201-816-2600.
NotesMaserati recall no. 183.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
20081206/03/200810025588Service campaign 175 - high beam flashing operation failure. *pe08/22/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
MTB-20091404/28/200910029324Maserati: quattroporte duoselect service campaign regarding installation of the right catalytic converter heat shield. the installation of the heat shield will reduce the heat generated from the catalytic converter to the clutch housing ar07/06/2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
20081206/03/200810025588Service campaign 175 - high beam flashing operation failure. *pe08/22/2008
PARKING BRAKE
0101190110021376Reset procedure for electric parking brake (epb) after releasing the brake manually. *kb04/11/2007
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
16203/07/200710025222Transmission drive shaft: all maserati automatic up to and including assembly #31081 are involved in a service campaign which concerns the transmission drive shaft. *pe07/18/2008
SUSPENSION
MTB-20102101/05/201110037698Ready06/03/2011
MTB-20102101/05/201110037698Maserati: torque specs reminder. *rm06/03/2011