Maserati Gran Turismo recalled for fire risk

Maserati recalls 33 examples of the 2016 Granturismo and Granturismo Convertible for an issue with the main fuel line.

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The Basics:Maserati is recalling 33 examples of the 2016 GranTurismo and GranCabrio built from September 1, 2015 to November 30, 2015.

The Problem: A non-galvanized main fuel delivery line can corrode and cause a fuel leak and increase the risk of a fire.

Injuries/Deaths: None reported.

The fix: Dealers will replace the main fuel delivery line free of charge as of January 7, 2016.

If you own one: Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-201-816-2600, citing the brand’s number for this recall: 300. You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Report Receipt Date: DEC 18, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V849000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 33
Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.

SUMMARY:
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2016 Granturismo and Granturismo Convertible vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to November 30, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a non-galvanized main fuel delivery line that may corrode and result in a fuel leak.

CONSEQUENCE:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

REMEDY:
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the main delivery fuel line, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-201-816-2600. Maserati’s number for this recall is 300.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.