NHTSA Recall 87V151000

NHTSA Campaign Id 87V151000; Date: Sep. 21, 1987

Excessive heat can result in heat damage to car exteriorand interior materials which could cause a fire.

Recalled Vehicles:

1984 Maserati Biturbo;  1985 Maserati Biturbo

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System

Manufactured by: Maserati Automobiles, Inc

Affected Units:: 3,724

Recall Summary:

Misuse of carburetor choke could cause excessive exhaust system heat.

How to Fix:

Install a kit which will reduce exhaust system temperatures to an acceptable level.

Recall Notes:

System: exhaust/carburetor chokevehicle description: passenger cars

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 20, 1988

Also see:

All recalls of Maserati vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.