2002 MASERATI COUPE

3 recalls, 0 complaints - 13 TSBs

STEERING

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, TWO OF THE FOUR SECURING BOLTS IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE HAD A LOCKING COMPOUND APPLIED TO THE THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. AS A RESULT, THE BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE WHEN THE CARS ARE DRIVEN AGGRESSIVELY.

Consequence

SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO AFFECTED BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

2,024 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL LINES CAN DISCONNECT AND CAUSE LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES AND ATTACHMENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY OR FEBRUARY 2004. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

1,982 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

THIS COULD ALLOW THE DELIVERY HOSE TO LEAK POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

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 ... Read more

352 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 MASERATI COUPE

13 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.