2017 Maserati Ghibli Review

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Engine and engine cooling:engine

Recall Number: 

18V173000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

365

Manufactured from: 

2016-05-19 to 2017-07-31

Number of vehicles affected: 

9044

Defect Description: 

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Quattroporte vehicles equipped with V6 engines and Maserati Ghibli vehicles. Due to an engine software problem, at slow speeds such as stop-and-go traffic, the transmission may unexpectedly shift into neutral or park, or the engine may shut off.

Defect Consequence: 

If the transmission shifts into neutral or park unexpectedly, or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the software for the engine control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 365.

Electrical system:wiring

Recall Number: 

17V046000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

342

Manufactured from: 

2013-06-01 to 2016-12-31

Number of vehicles affected: 

39381

Defect Description: 

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Quattroporte, Ghibli, and Levante vehicles. Adjusting the front seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Defect Consequence: 

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 21, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-201-510-2369. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.

Power train:driveline:differential unit

Recall Number: 

16V856000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

328

Manufactured from: 

2016-07-01 to 2016-10-12

Number of vehicles affected: 

326

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

A loose pinion gear may bind, possibly resulting in the rear wheels locking up and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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 1-201-510-2369. Maserati's number for this recall is 328.

Tires:sidewall

Recall Number: 

16V840000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

324

Manufactured from: 

2016-02-29 to 2016-10-29

Number of vehicles affected: 

1703

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

A loss of air may result in tire failure or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 1, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-201-510-2369. Maserati's number for this recall is 324.

Back over prevention: camera system

Recall Number: 

16V839000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

327

Manufactured from: 

2016-07-01 to 2016-11-14

Number of vehicles affected: 

7481

Defect Description: 

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte, Ghible, and Levante vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to November 14, 2016. In temperatures below freezing, the entertainment telematics module (ETM) may place itself in a protection mode, disabling the back-up camera.

Defect Consequence: 

If the back-up camera is inoperable, it may be more difficult for the operator to see people or objects behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Corrective Action: 

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the ETM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-201-510-2369. Maserati's number for this recall is 327.