The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V840000·Announced 2016-11-21

Maserati Recalls Ghibli and Quattroporte Vehicles for Tire Sidewall Cracks

Maserati is recalling 1,861 Ghibli and Quattroporte vehicles because certain Pirelli tires may develop sidewall cracks, potentially causing air loss and vehicle control issues.

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 (tire sidewall cracks) that can lead to tire failure and loss of vehicle control, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Maserati North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2017 Ghibli and Quattroporte vehicles, along with one model year 2016 Ghibli vehicle manufactured between February 29, 2016, and October 29, 2016. A total of 1,861 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The recalled vehicles are equipped with specific Pirelli P Zero All Season tires (size 275/40R19 101W) that may develop cracks in the lower sidewall. This defect can result in a loss of air, which may lead to tire failure or a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MASERATI GHIBLI, QUATTROPORTE
Brand
MASERATI
Affected units
1,861

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 (2)

  • GHIBLI
  • QUATTROPORTE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.