Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V130000 Reported May 8, 2002

Maserati/power steering hose

Maserati North America, Inc. · Steering · 352 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V130000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
352
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 8, 2002

Defect Summary

On certain coupe and sedan passenger vehicles, the positioning of the power steering delivery hose can allow it to come into contact with part of the exhaust manifold.

Safety Consequence

This could allow the delivery hose to leak power steering fluid onto the hot exhaust manifold and could cause a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the position of the power steering delivery hose and install a positioning clamp. if the hose is damaged and/or cannot be moved into the properly aligned position, the hose will be replaced with a new one. Owner notification began may 20, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact maserati at 1-877.696.2737.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Maserati North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 02V130000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02V130000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V130000?

NHTSA recall 02V130000 was issued by Maserati North America, Inc. on May 8, 2002. It addresses: Maserati/power steering hose. The recall affects approximately 352 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Maserati North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V130000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.