Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor systemRecall 87V-151 · 1984–1985 Maserati Biturbo
MASERATI AUTOMOBILES, INC recall 87V-151 covers 3,724 1984–1985 Maserati Biturbo for a fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V151000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
MISUSE OF CARBURETOR CHOKE COULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT.
The risk
EXCESSIVE HEAT CAN RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE TO CAR EXTERIORAND INTERIOR MATERIALS WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
The fix
INSTALL A KIT WHICH WILL REDUCE EXHAUST SYSTEM TEMPERATURES TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MASERATI AT 1-877.696.2737.
SYSTEM: EXHAUST/CARBURETOR CHOKEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built to January 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESNHTSA