NHTSA Recall 02V130000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V130000; Date: May. 8, 2002
This could allow the delivery hose to leak power steering fluid onto the hot exhaust manifold and could cause a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Maserati Coupe; 2002 Maserati Maserati; 2002 Maserati Sedan
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Maserati North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 352
Recall Summary:
On certain coupe and sedan passenger vehicles, the positioning of the power steering delivery hose can allow it to come into contact with part of the exhaust manifold.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the position of the power steering delivery hose and install a positioning clamp. If the hose is damaged and/or cannot be moved into the properly aligned position, the hose will be replaced with a new one. Owner notification began may 20, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact maserati at 1-201-816-2651.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 20, 2002
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