CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Problem
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2016 GranTurismo and GranTurismo Convertibles manufactured June 24, 2015, to September 2, 2015. The affected vehicles were built with passenger side door latch components that were not heat treated.
- Risk
- If the door latch was not heat treated, in the event of a crash, the door latch may fail allowing the door to open, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side door latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 292.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles were built with a passenger side door latch that was not heat treated, so the latch may not hold up as intended. In a crash, the latch could fail and the passenger door could open, increasing the risk of injury.
If you own an affected vehicle, the manufacturer will notify you directly. Dealers will replace the passenger side door latch assembly at no cost to you. You can also contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737 with questions about the recall. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Maserati Granturismo | 2016 |
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