Component Description
BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Maserati North America, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20160701
End Date Of Manufacturing
20161114
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
7481
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20161230
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Maserati North America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20161118
Record Creation Date
20161118
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte, Ghible, and Levante vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to November 14, 2016. In temperatures below freezing, the entertainment telematics module (ETM) may place itself in a protection mode, disabling the back-up camera.
Consequence Summary
If the back-up camera is inoperable, it may be more difficult for the operator to see people or objects behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Summary
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the ETM software, 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 327.
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.