Maserati Quattroporte 2017: Rear Wheel Lock Risk
Maserati recalls 2017 Quattroporte vehicles with potentially loose rear differential pinion nuts that could cause wheel lockup and crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loose pinion gear may bind, possibly resulting in the rear wheels locking up and increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Maserati is recalling certain 2017 Quattroporte vehicles because a loose rear differential pinion nut might cause rear wheels to lock up, increasing crash risk. Owners should have the rear differential inspected by a dealer to prevent potential accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226187-maserati-quattroporte-2017-rear-wheel-lock-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226187-maserati-quattroporte-2017-rear-wheel-lock-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V856000
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“Maserati Quattroporte 2017: Rear Wheel Lock Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226187-maserati-quattroporte-2017-rear-wheel-lock-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V856000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V856000).
Why it’s dangerous
A loose pinion gear in the rear differential can bind, causing rear wheels to lock up. This may lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Maserati Quattroporte vehicles manufactured between July 1, 2016 and October 12, 2016 are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the rear wheels lock up during driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Quattroporte was manufactured between July 1, 2016 and October 12, 2016. The recall covers vehicles with potentially loose rear differential pinion nuts.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Maserati Customer Service
Call 1-877-696-2737 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a dealer inspection.
Have Dealer Inspect Rear Differential
Dealers will check the rear differential unit pinion nut torque and replace it if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential unit pinion nut torque, and, as necessary, replace the rear differential unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 328.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began on December 30, 2016, but there's no specific deadline for the repair; dealers will handle it as needed.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V856000 (November 28, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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