Maserati North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V019000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V019000 by Maserati North America, Inc.. Includes 495 affected units, NON-FUNCTIONING AIR BAG SWITCH, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles have a non-functioning button with the words "passenger air bag off" etched into it. this button is located, along with an led light, on a console adjacent to the sun roof. this non-functioning button does not deactivate the passenger-side air bag, nor is the led light an indication that the passenger side air bag has been deactivated. the button is non-functional and cannot be depressed when pushed.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the console with one which does not contain the non--functioning button and led light free of charge. an interim notice was sent to owners during february 2005. owners were notified on october 6, 2005, that parts are available. owners may contact maserati at 1-877.696.2737.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V019000

Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-01-24T00:00:00

Subject: Non-functioning air bag switch

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 495

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 136

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain passenger vehicles have a non-functioning button with the words "passenger air bag off" etched into it. this button is located, along with an led light, on a console adjacent to the sun roof. this non-functioning button does not deactivate the passenger-side air bag, nor is the led light an indication that the passenger side air bag has been deactivated. the button is non-functional and cannot be depressed when pushed.

Consequence Summary: The placement of infants and small children in the front passenger seat could result in serious injury or death in the event of a crash in which the passenger-side air bag deploys.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the console with one which does not contain the non--functioning button and led light free of charge. an interim notice was sent to owners during february 2005. owners were notified on october 6, 2005, that parts are available. owners may contact maserati at 1-877.696.2737.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fe3e.26pf.kn58

NHTSA ID: 05V019000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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