Recall
Maserati Quattroporte — 16V856000
NHTSA ID
16V856000
Make
Maserati
Model
Quattroporte
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2016-11-28
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Units Affected
326
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
328
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.