CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- Problem
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to October 12, 2016. The rear differential unit pinion nut may not have been properly tightened, allowing the pinion nut to loosen.
- Risk
- A loose pinion gear may bind, possibly resulting in the rear wheels locking up and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential unit pinion nut torque, and, as necessary, replace the rear differential unit, 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 328.
- 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
The rear differential pinion nut may not have been tightened properly during manufacture, so it can loosen over time. A loose pinion gear may bind, which could cause the rear wheels to lock up and raises the risk of a crash.
If your vehicle falls within the recalled build dates, dealers will inspect the rear differential pinion nut torque and, where needed, replace the rear differential unit. The repair is free of charge at an authorized Maserati dealer. Owners will also be notified directly by Maserati, and you can contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737 with recall number 328. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Maserati Ghibli | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Maserati Quattroporte | 2017 |