Maserati Quattroportes
Model Quattroportes made by Maserati got 4 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, steering and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, suspension. There were some recalls concerningair bags, latches/locks/linkages and suspension.
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V019000 | MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 05/28/2004 to 01/11/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 495 | 10/06/2005 | MFR | MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/24/2005 | 01/28/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles have a non-functioning button with the words passenger air bag off etched into it. this button is located, along with an led light, on a console adjacent to the sun roof. this non-functioning button does not deactivate the passenger-side air bag, nor is the led light an indication that the passenger side air bag has been deactivated. the button is non-functional and cannot be depressed when pushed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The placement of infants and small children in the front passenger seat could result in serious injury or death in the event of a crash in which the passenger-side air bag deploys. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the console with one which does not contain the non--functioning button and led light free of charge. an interim notice was sent to owners during february 2005. owners were notified on october 6, 2005, that parts are available. owners may contact maserati at 1-201-816-2706. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Maserati recall no.136.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. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V517000 | MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 58 | 11/10/2004 | MFR | MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/28/2004 | 11/01/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the internal wiring harness of the outer door handles may accidentally short circuit and open the electrical switch of the door. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The door might open without any action from the vehicle occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the four door handles on these vehicles. the recall began on november 10, 2004. owners should contact maserati at 1-201-816-2651. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Maseratirecall no.128.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V001000 | MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. | to 06/01/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 7912 | 02/13/2009 | MFR | MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/06/2009 | 01/07/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Maserati 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 Summary | In 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Maserati 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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| MTB-200914 | 04/28/2009 | 10029324 | Maserati: 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 ar | 07/06/2009 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| MTB-201021 | 01/05/2011 | 10037698 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| MTB-201021 | 01/05/2011 | 10037698 | Maserati: torque specs reminder. *rm | 06/03/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/05/2010 | 13100 | 1 | |
| Incident: 2005 maserati quattroporte. engine died without any warning on freeway rendering car inoperable. lack of power steering and brakes almost caused major accident. fault: failure of f1 hydraulic pump which controls transmission. the failure of this pump is a known issue (http://www.maseratilife.com/forums/) first pump replaced at 7,000 miles after first failure under manufacturer's warranty. this pump failed at 13,000 miles, i.e. 6,000 miles after the first failure and was replaced by owner at his expense. part is available for viewing. *tr | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 06/19/2006 | 6000 | 1 | 04/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while backing out of the driveway, the vehicle lost all steering capability. the vehicle was towed to the dealership for inspection. upon inspection the steering column was observed to be separated from the steering wheel and both would need to be replaced. updated 7/7/2006 - *nm | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 06/19/2006 | 6000 | 1 | 04/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while backing out of the driveway, the vehicle lost all steering capability. the vehicle was towed to the dealership for inspection. upon inspection the steering column was observed to be separated from the steering wheel and both would need to be replaced. updated 7/7/2006 - *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 24000 | 1 | |
| Single vehicle crash of unknown cause. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | STERLING | 20164 | MASERATI OF WASHINGTON |