Campaign 718 – Fuel Line Sensor Housing May Leak – 2021-2022 Maserati Quattroporte & Ghibli

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-269
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Maserati North America, Inc. APR 15, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-269 Manufacturer Recall No. : 718 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Maserati North America, Inc.
Address : One Chrysler Drive
Auburn Hills MI 48326 Company phone : 877-969-2737
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 58 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Maserati Quattroporte Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Some 2021-2022 MY Quattroporte vehicles may have been equipped with a fuel line sensor housing that may crack and leak fuel.
The suspect period was determined to be from April 13, 2021, through August 25, 2021, when the suspect part was no longer used in vehicle production. The suspect period was determined using part traceability and vehicle production records. Similar vehicles that are not included in the recall were built before or after the suspect period, were built with parts that were not suspect or were included in Recall 442 – NHTSA ID 21V-872. The total affected vehicles for this model is 30.
Production Dates : APR 13, 2021 – AUG 25, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-269 Page 2 Vehicle 2 : 2021-2022 Maserati Ghibli Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Some 2021 and 2022 MY Ghibli vehicles may have been equipped with a fuel line sensor housing that may crack and leak fuel. The suspect period was determined to be from April 13, 2021, through August 25, 2021, when the suspect part was no longer used in vehicle production. The suspect period was determined using part traceability and vehicle production records. Similar vehicles that are not included in the recall were built before or after the suspect period, were built with parts that were not suspect, or were included in Recall 442 – NHTSA ID 21V-872. The total affected vehicles for this model is 28.
Production Dates : APR 13, 2021 – AUG 25, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The fuel line sensor fuel leak may cause fuel starvation of the engine. In rare circumstances, if the leaked fuel comes in contact with an ignition source, a fire could occur.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of motive power, which can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Vehicle occupants may notice a fuel smell while the engine is running or reduced vehicle performance. Involved Components : The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-269 Page 3 Component Name 1 : Pressure Temperature Sensor
Component Description : Engine Compartment Fuel Pipes for Quattroporte and Ghibli Vehicles Component Part Number : 670153442 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Hutchinson Poland SP Z O O Zywiec 1 Address : Ulica Lesnianka 73
34-310 Zywiec Zywiec Foreign States Slaskie
Country : Poland Chronology :
Please note the following chronology of events: On October 6, 2023, Maserati SpA received a warranty claim with a potential issue on an engine bay fuel bundle. On December 8, 2023, Maserati SpA received another warranty claim and opened an internal investigation with the supplier to understand the potential impact to establish the root cause and additional traceability with Recall 442- NHTSA ID 21V872 Between December 8, 2023, and April 3, 2024, the supplier reviewed its production records and were able to trace additional parts numbers that were identified with the scope of suspect components. As of April 3, 2024, MNA is aware of zero accidents and zero injuries potentially related to this issue for all markets. On April 8, 2024, Maserati S.p.A. decided, through its Vehicle Regulations Committee, to issue a Voluntary Safety Recall on all affected vehicles. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-269
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : MNA will conduct a voluntary safety recall of all affected vehicles to
replace the fuel line sensor housing. Maserati North America has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, Maserati North America, as part of the owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense.
How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
Remedy component was properly molded NR
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : **04/15/2024: Maserati North America, Inc., will notify dealers and
begin notifying owners on or about 05/30/2024.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 30, 2024 – MAY 30, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 30, 2024 – MAY 30, 2024
* NR – Not Reported

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