Component Description
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
0
End Date Of Manufacturing
0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
485
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20121031
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Maserati North America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20121009
Record Creation Date
20121009
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.