The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V649000·Announced 2016-09-08

Maserati Recalls 2015 Ghibli Vehicles for Front Wheel Bearing Defect

Maserati is recalling 2015 Ghibli vehicles because front wheel bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (front wheel bearings) that may adversely affect handling and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Maserati North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Ghibli vehicles manufactured between March 11, 2015, and May 14, 2015. The recall addresses a defect where the right and/or left front wheel bearings may have insufficient hardness, which can result in premature failure.

Wheel bearing failure may adversely affect vehicle handling, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front wheel bearings and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016.

Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 310. 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.

The recalled product

Product
MASERATI GHIBLI
Brand
MASERATI
Manufacturer
Maserati North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension / Wheel Bearing
Hazard
Affected units
7

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GHIBLI

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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