Maserati Quattroporte 2014: Transmission May Mislead Drivers About Gear Position
Maserati recalls 2014 Quattroporte vehicles with eight-speed automatic transmission that may mislead drivers about gear position, risking injury if exiting while engine running and parking brake disengaged.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Maserati is recalling certain 2014 Quattroporte vehicles that may mislead drivers about which gear the vehicle is in. This could cause injury if drivers attempt to exit the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249501-maserati-quattroporte-2014-transmission-may-mislead-drivers-about-gear-position.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249501-maserati-quattroporte-2014-transmission-may-mislead-drivers-about-gear-position · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V424000
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“Maserati Quattroporte 2014: Transmission May Mislead Drivers About Gear Position.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249501-maserati-quattroporte-2014-transmission-may-mislead-drivers-about-gear-position. Based on NHTSA recall #16V424000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V424000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's transmission may mislead drivers about which gear it's in, and may not warn when the driver's door is opened while the vehicle is not in PARK. This can cause drivers to exit the vehicle while it's still in gear and the engine is running, potentially leading to injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014 Maserati Quattroporte vehicles with eight-speed automatic transmission manufactured between June 1, 2013 and February 28, 2014 are affected. Drivers who attempt to exit the vehicle while the engine is running and parking brake is disengaged are at highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2014 Maserati Quattroporte has an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicles were manufactured between June 1, 2013 and February 28, 2014.
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What to do — step by step
Check for Software Update Notification
Maserati will mail an interim notification on July 1, 2016, and a second notice when the software update is available.
Contact Maserati Customer Service
Call 1-877-696-2737 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the software update.
What NHTSA says to do
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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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 #16V424000 (October 6, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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