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
