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Maserati Quattroporte Recall 12V489: Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

NHTSA campaign 12V489, reported October 9, 2012, 485 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V489MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Component
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Problem
Maserati is recalling certain model year 2012 Quattroporte, Granturismo, Granturismo Convertible, and Granturismo MC vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may malfunction due to a software error, preventing the driver from being notified of a low tire pressure situation.
Risk
If the driver continues to operate the vehicle with a tire that has low air pressure, the tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS control unit free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2012. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Notes
Maserati's recall campaign number is 202. 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.

Affected vehicles

Maserati Granturismo2012
Maserati Quattroporte2012