Maserati Quattroporte recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 18, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Maserati North America, Inc. recalls 2017 Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli, Levante

Recall number

16V839000

Brand / firm

Maserati

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 7,481 units

Why it was recalled

If the back-up camera is inoperable, it may be more difficult for the operator to see people or objects behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

What was recalled

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte, Ghible, and Levante vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to November 14, 2016. In temperatures below freezing, the entertainment telematics module (ETM) may place itself in a protection mode, disabling the back-up camera.

What to do

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the ETM software, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 327.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.