Frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveRecall 07V-550 · 2008 Maserati Granturismo

MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 07V-550 covers 56 2008 Maserati Granturismo for a frontal: sensor/control module-inactive problem, reported to NHTSA on December 4, 2007.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected561 model
ReportedDec 4, 2007Owners notified Dec 1, 2007
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 07V550000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ADVANCED PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG WEIGHT SENSOR SYSTEM. A MALFUNCTION CAN OCCUR IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE WHEN THE BATTERY IS NOT FULLY CHARGED.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SEATBELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SRS ECU UNITS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.

MASERATI RECALL NO. 170.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from September 5, 2007 to October 16, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.