NHTSA recall 16V856000
Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Maserati Ghibli and 1 more
Reported Nov 28, 2016326 vehicles affectedMaserati North America, Inc.Maker’s number 328Built Jul 1, 2016 – Oct 12, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
A loose pinion gear may bind, possibly resulting in the rear wheels locking up and increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.