The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V856000·Announced 2016-11-28

Maserati Recalls 2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli for Rear Differential Defect

Maserati is recalling 326 model year 2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles because a loose rear differential pinion nut may cause the rear wheels to lock up, increasing crash risk.

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 (rear differential) that may cause rear wheels to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Maserati North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured between July 1, 2016, and October 12, 2016. The recall involves 326 vehicles in total.

The rear differential unit pinion nut may not have been properly tightened, allowing it to loosen. A loose pinion gear may bind, possibly resulting in the rear wheels locking up and increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MASERATI QUATTROPORTE, GHIBLI
Brand
MASERATI
Manufacturer
Maserati North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
326

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)

  • QUATTROPORTE
  • GHIBLI

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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