ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL HOSES MAY BECOME SOFT AND POSSIBLY DISCONNECT FROM THE METAL
— Recall Campaign #04V027000
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL HOSES MAY BECOME SOFT AND POSSIBLY DISCONNECT FROM THE METAL FITTINGS, WHICH CAN CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,982 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
04V027000
| Manufacturer: | Maserati North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 14, 2004 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 04V027000 |
| Units affected: | 1,982 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL HOSES MAY BECOME SOFT AND POSSIBLY DISCONNECT FROM THE METAL FITTINGS, WHICH CAN CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.
- Consequeces:
- FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO EXISTING BLACK METAL AND RUBBER FUEL LINES WITH NEW GREY NYLON FUEL LINES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2004. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
- Notes:
- MASERATI RECALL NO. 104.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).