Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Coupe And Sedan Passenger Vehicles, The Positioning Of The Power Steering Delivery Hose Can Allow It To Come Into Contact With Part Of The Exhaust Manifold.
Make Of Vehicle
MASERATI
Model Of Vehicle
SEDAN
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V130000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And ConneCTIons
Effect Of Defect
This Could Allow The Delivery Hose To Leak Power Steering Fluid Onto The Hot Exhaust Manifold And Could Cause A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Position Of The Power Steering Delivery Hose And Install A Positioning Clamp. If The Hose Is Damaged And/Or Cannot Be Moved Into The Properly Aligned Position, The Hose Will Be Replaced With A New One. Owner Notification Began May 20, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Maserati At 1-877.696.2737.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Maserati North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20011101
End Of Manufacture
20020331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
352
Date Owners Notified
20020520
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Maserati North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020508