Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V489000 Reported October 9, 2012

Tire pressure monitoring system malfunction

Maserati North America, Inc. · Tires · 485 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V489000
Manufacturer Campaign
202
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
485
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 9, 2012
Completion Rate
95.05

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 12V489000 or campaign 202.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V489000

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

What is recall 12V489000?

NHTSA recall 12V489000 was issued by Maserati North America, Inc. on October 9, 2012. It addresses: Tire pressure monitoring system malfunction. The recall affects approximately 485 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Maserati North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V489000 or the manufacturer campaign number 202. 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.