The problem
Maserati is recalling 824 my 2009 granturismo vehicles equipped with the optional front parking sensor system. These vehicles were manufactured with faulty instrument cluster control module software which affects the functionality of the seat belt warning buzzer's ability to activate, thereby not properly warning when the seat belts are not engaged.
The risk
If the buzzer does not sound, occupants may fail to buckle the seat belts adequately, resulting in greater risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will upload a new software into the vehicle's instrument cluster control module unit. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Contacts
Maserati recall no. 185. 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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Maserati dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V092000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.