Make : MASERATI | Model : BITURBO | Year : 1985 |
Build Dates : - 19850101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V151000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19880420 | Date Received by ODI: 19870921 | Date Added to Database: 19870930 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MASERATI AUTOMOBILES, INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3724 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
MISUSE OF CARBURETOR CHOKE COULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT. |
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Consequence:
EXCESSIVE HEAT CAN RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE TO CAR EXTERIORAND INTERIOR MATERIALS WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A KIT WHICH WILL REDUCE EXHAUST SYSTEM TEMPERATURES TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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