2017 Maserati Ghibli and Maserati Quattroporte recall: differential unit
Maserati North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 28, 2016. It covers about 326 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 326
- reported
- Nov 28, 2016
- owners notified
- Dec 30, 2016
- related complaints
- 7
Power train: driveline: differential unit
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 16V856000
Affected vehicles
- Maserati Ghibli 2017 2017
- Maserati Quattroporte 2017 2017
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 16V856000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Maserati Ghibli and Maserati Quattroporte differential unit?
Yes. Recall 16V856000, reported on November 28, 2016, covers about 326 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V856000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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