| Make : MASERATI | Model : SPYDER | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V140000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040305 | Date Received by ODI: 20040315 | Date Added to Database: 20040325 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 106 | ||
| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2024 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, TWO OF THE FOUR SECURING BOLTS IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE HAD A LOCKING COMPOUND APPLIED TO THE THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. AS A RESULT, THE BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE WHEN THE CARS ARE DRIVEN AGGRESSIVELY. |
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Consequence:
SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO AFFECTED BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MASERATI AT 1-201-816-2651. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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