The problem
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.
The risk
Tail and/or brake lamp failure could lead to reduced vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Maserati will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace affected rear tail lamp assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on february 29, 2012. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Contacts
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 <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 12V024000.
- 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.