Driver may exit vehicle when it is not in park
Defect Summary
Maserati north america, inc. (maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014 quattroporte and ghibli vehicles manufactured june 1, 2013, to february 28, 2014. the affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may mislead owners about which gear the vehicle is in and may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in park, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Safety Consequence
Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the park position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Corrective Action
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. the remedy software is currently in development. owners were mailed an interim notification on july 1, 2016. a second notice will be mailed when the software is available. owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. maserati's number for this recall is 307.
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FAQ: Recall 16V424000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V424000?
NHTSA recall 16V424000 was issued by Maserati North America, Inc. on June 10, 2016. It addresses: Driver may exit vehicle when it is not in park. The recall affects approximately 12,631 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Maserati North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V424000 or the manufacturer campaign number 307. 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.