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Maserati rear differential unit pinion nut may not have been properly tightened, allowing the pinion nut to loosen.

NHTSA campaign 16V-856 · Reported November 28, 2016 · 326 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte
VEHICLES AFFECTED
326
REMEDY
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential unit pinion nut torque, and, as necessary, replace the rear differential unit, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Maserati North America, Inc. reported a problem with the driveline differential unit. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The rear differential unit pinion nut may not have been properly tightened, allowing the pinion nut to loosen.

WHY IT MATTERS

A loose pinion gear may bind, possibly resulting in the rear wheels locking up and increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential unit pinion nut torque, and, as necessary, replace the rear differential unit, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-856.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2017Maserati Ghibli
2017Maserati Quattroporte

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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