Maserati North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V122000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V122000 by Maserati North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2016 quattroporte and ghibli vehicles manufactured february 1, 2013, to november 30, 2015 Includes 28,235 affected units, Floor Mat Interference with Accelerator Pedal, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2016 quattroporte and ghibli vehicles manufactured february 1, 2013, to november 30, 2015

Defect Summary

Maserati north america, inc. (maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 quattroporte and ghibli vehicles manufactured february 1, 2013, to november 30, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the driver-side floor mat anchor may break allowing the floor mat to move and get trapped between the accelerator pedal and the vehicle carpet.

Corrective Action

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side floor mat and possibly the accelerator pedal cover, free of charge. the recall began april 29, 2016. owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. maserati's number for this recall is 301. note: these vehicles are equipped with a brake override system. in the event a pedal is trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will brake the vehicle and enable the driver to slow and stop and turn off the vehicle.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V122000
Report Received Date: 2016-03-01T00:00:00
Subject: Floor mat interference with accelerator pedal
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 28,235

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 301
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Maserati north america, inc. (maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 quattroporte and ghibli vehicles manufactured february 1, 2013, to november 30, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the driver-side floor mat anchor may break allowing the floor mat to move and get trapped between the accelerator pedal and the vehicle carpet.
Consequence Summary: If the floor mat moves and becomes trapped between the accelerator and the vehicle carpet, it may result in very high vehicle speeds, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side floor mat and possibly the accelerator pedal cover, free of charge. the recall began april 29, 2016. owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. maserati's number for this recall is 301. note: these vehicles are equipped with a brake override system. in the event a pedal is trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will brake the vehicle and enable the driver to slow and stop and turn off the vehicle.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.24

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NHTSA ID: 16V122000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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