Component Description
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Maserati North America, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20150624
End Date Of Manufacturing
20150902
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
135
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20151130
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Maserati North America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20151110
Record Creation Date
20151110
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.