Maserati Quattroporte: Possible Loss Of Control
Recall Summary Maserati is recalling 60 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles because the locking nut on the differential pinion may not be properly tightened. If this problem goes unaddressed and the vehicle continues to be driven, it could cause the differential to fail and result in loss of vehicle control, though drivers may first notice noise or vibration from the differential. Dealers will inspect and tighten the nut, and replace the differential and potentially the drive-shaft if damage is found.
- Recalling firm
- MASERATI
- Product
- Vehicles: MASERATI QUATTROPORTE, MASERATI GHIBLI. Units affected: 60
- Reason
- It has been identified that the locking nut of the differential pinion may not have been tightened to the correct specification. This will be identified to the driver by noise generated from the differential and also possible vibration. If these warning signs are ignored and with prolonged use in this condition then it could result in a possible failure/locking of the differential and the subsequent loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicle to check the tightness of the locking nut on the differential pinion. If it is found to be incorrect then the differential...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-12-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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