NHTSA Recall 16V840000
Filed by Maserati North America, Inc.. Component: Tires. Reported 2016-11-21. An estimated 1,861 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A loss of air may result in tire failure or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, 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 324.
Manufacturer campaign number: 324
Notes
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.