Recall
Maserati Biturbo — 87V151000
NHTSA ID
87V151000
Make
Maserati
Model
Biturbo
Years Affected
1984
Recall Date
1987-09-21
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Units Affected
3,724
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
MISUSE OF CARBURETOR CHOKE COULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT.
Consequence
EXCESSIVE HEAT CAN RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE TO CAR EXTERIORAND INTERIOR MATERIALS WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL A KIT WHICH WILL REDUCE EXHAUST SYSTEM TEMPERATURES TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MASERATI AT 1-877.696.2737.