Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli recall: Possible loss of control
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that the locking nut of the differential pinion may not have been tightened to the correct specification. This will be identified to the driver by noise generated from the differential and also possible vibration. If these warning signs are ignored and…
- What to do
- Contact a Maserati dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicle to check the tightness of the locking nut on the differential pinion. If it is found to be incorrect then the differential will be replaced and…
What’s wrong
It has been identified that the locking nut of the differential pinion may not have been tightened to the correct specification. This will be identified to the driver by noise generated from the differential and also possible vibration. If these warning signs are ignored and with prolonged use in this condition then it could result in a possible failure/locking of the differential and the subsequent loss of control of the vehicle.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicle to check the tightness of the locking nut on the differential pinion. If it is found to be incorrect then the differential will be replaced and possibly the drive-shaft if projections or metal contaminates are found in the differential rear cover.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quattroporte | 26 Sep 2016 | 30 Sep 2016 | 30 |
| Ghibli | 26 Sep 2016 | 30 Sep 2016 | 30 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 1 December 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.