Maserati Granturismo, Quattroporte: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Date

Oct. 9, 2012

Filed by

Maserati North America, Inc.

Vehicles

Maserati Granturismo (2012); Maserati Quattroporte (2012)

Component

Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

485

What can happen

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall notes

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.

Owner notification date

Oct. 31, 2012

Manufacturer campaign number

202

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

12V489000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

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