Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli recall: Vehicle can move away after driver has exited
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that the gearshift lever resting position may mislead drivers into believing the vehicle's transmission is in the park position when actually the it is still in a drive gear. This could result in the vehicle moving off without the driver being…
- What to do
- Contact a Maserati dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles to replace the driver's door lock and update the software to introduce a drive away inhibition strategy.
What’s wrong
It has been identified that the gearshift lever resting position may mislead drivers into believing the vehicle's transmission is in the park position when actually the it is still in a drive gear. This could result in the vehicle moving off without the driver being in the vehicle.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles to replace the driver's door lock and update the software to introduce a drive away inhibition strategy.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quattroporte | 25 Nov 2013 | 9 Jul 2014 | 1,039 |
| Ghibli | 25 Nov 2013 | 9 Jul 2014 | 1,039 |
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 6 February 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.