Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V151000

Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system

MASERATI AUTOMOBILES, INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-09-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V151000

Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system
Manufacturer
MASERATI AUTOMOBILES, INC
Vehicles affected
3,724
Reported to NHTSA
1987-09-21
Owners notified
1988-04-20

Defect description

MISUSE OF CARBURETOR CHOKE COULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT.

Safety risk

EXCESSIVE HEAT CAN RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE TO CAR EXTERIORAND INTERIOR MATERIALS WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A KIT WHICH WILL REDUCE EXHAUST SYSTEM TEMPERATURES TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MASERATI AT 1-877.696.2737.

Notes

SYSTEM: EXHAUST/CARBURETOR CHOKEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Maserati Biturbo1985 1984

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.