Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systemsRecall 12V-489 · Maserati vehicles
MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 12V-489 covers 485 Maserati vehicles for a tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems problem, reported to NHTSA on October 9, 2012. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V489000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Maserati is recalling certain model year 2012 Quattroporte, Granturismo, Granturismo Convertible, and Granturismo MC vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may malfunction due to a software error, preventing the driver from being notified of a low tire pressure situation.
The risk
If the driver continues to operate the vehicle with a tire that has low air pressure, the tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS control unit free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2012. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Maserati's recall campaign number is 202. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5 vehicles were listed as unreachable.