Tires: sidewallRecall 16V-840 · Maserati vehicles
Maserati North America, Inc. recall 16V-840 covers 1,861 Maserati vehicles for a tires: sidewall problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V840000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ghibli and Quattroporte vehicles and one model year 2016 Ghibli vehicle manufactured February 29, 2016, to October 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Pirelli P Zero All Season tires, size 275/40R19 101W, that may develop cracks in their lower sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air.
The risk
A loss of air may result in tire failure or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, 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 324.
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
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 29, 2016 to October 29, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.