MASERATI BITURBO 1985: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V151000

Make Model Year
MASERATI BITURBO 1985
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1988-04-20 1987-09-21 1987-09-30

Manufacturers Involved: Maserati North America, Inc.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3724

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

MISUSE OF CARBURETOR CHOKE COULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT.

Consequence

EXCESSIVE HEAT CAN RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE TO CAR EXTERIORAND INTERIOR MATERIALS WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL A KIT WHICH WILL REDUCE EXHAUST SYSTEM TEMPERATURES TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MASERATI AT 1-877.696.2737.

Notes

SYSTEM: EXHAUST/CARBURETOR CHOKEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS