Maserati Recalls 1,768 GranTurismos Over Potential Tail-lamp Failures

Masearti has issued a recall to 1,768 Maserati GranTurismo’s in North America over potential faulty tail lamps. The news comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in America which can be read in detail in the report below. The faulty tail lamp units could lead to the brake lights not working.

Models from June 2008 through to March 2010 will receive a free recall. So if you own a Maserati GranTurismo that fits this description, get in contact with your dealership now.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):

MASERATI / GRANTURISMO 2008-2010

Manufacturer: MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JAN 25, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V024000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,768

Summary:

MASERATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 GRANTURISMO AND GRANTURISMO CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 TO MARCH 2010. DUE TO A FAULTY LAMP ASSEMBLY, THE REAR LIGHTS (BOTH TAIL AND BRAKE) MAY FAIL.

Consequence:

TAIL AND/OR BRAKE LAMP FAILURE COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VEHICLE VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:

MASERATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AFFECTED REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MASERATI AT 1-201-816-2600.

Notes:

MASERATI'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 198. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Source [Autoblog]