MASERATI 2012: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Maserati is recalling certain model year 2012 Quattroporte, Granturismo, Granturismo Convertible, and Granturismo MC vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may malf…

Recall #: 12V489000

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MASERATI 2012: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS was recalled by Maserati in October 9, 2012. Reason: Maserati is recalling certain model year 2012 Quattroporte, Granturismo, Granturismo Convertible, and Grantur…. Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS control unit free of charg…. Verify recall #12V489000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Maserati issued this NHTSA recall-Maserati is recalling certain model year 2012 Quattroporte, Granturismo, Granturismo Convertible, and Grantur….

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agency class: October 9, 2012
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #12V489000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

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Product description

Maserati is recalling certain model year 2012 Quattroporte, Granturismo, Granturismo Convertible, and Granturismo MC vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may malfunction due to a software error, preventing the driver from being notified of a low tire pressure situation.

Reason for recall

Hazard

If the driver continues to operate the vehicle with a tire that has low air pressure, the tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS control unit free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2012. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12V489000
Date reported	October 9, 2012
Date initiated	October 9, 2012
Recalling firm	Maserati
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS control unit free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2012.…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS control unit free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2012. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on October 9, 2012. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12V489000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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