NHTSA Recall 04V517000
Filed by Maserati North America, Inc.. Component: Latches/Locks/Linkages. Reported 2004-10-28. An estimated 58 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERNAL WIRING HARNESS OF THE OUTER DOOR HANDLES MAY ACCIDENTALLY SHORT CIRCUIT AND OPEN THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH OF THE DOOR.
Risk
THE DOOR MIGHT OPEN WITHOUT ANY ACTION FROM THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FOUR DOOR HANDLES ON THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2004. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Manufacturer campaign number: 128
Notes
MASERATIRECALL NO.128.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).