NHTSA Recall 16V122000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V122000; Date: Mar. 1, 2016
If the floor mat moves and becomes trapped between the accelerator and the vehicle carpet, it may result in very high vehicle speeds, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Maserati Ghibli; 2015 Maserati Ghibli; 2016 Maserati Ghibli; 2014 Maserati Quattroporte; 2015 Maserati Quattroporte; 2016 Maserati Quattroporte
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Maserati North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 28,235
Recall Summary:
Maserati north America, inc. (maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 quattroporte and ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to November 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver-side floor mat anchor may break allowing the floor mat to move and get trapped between the accelerator pedal and the vehicle carpet.
How to Fix:
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side floor mat and possibly the accelerator pedal cover, free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2016. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-201-816-2600. Maserati's number for this recall is 301. Note: these vehicles are equipped with a brake override system. In the event a pedal is trapped, pushing on the brake pedal will brake the vehicle and enable the driver to slow and stop and turn off the vehicle.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 26, 2016
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