Vehicle recall R/2016/278

Maserati Quattroporte and Maserati Ghibli recall: Possible loss of control

DVSA recall R/2016/278 names the Maserati Quattroporte and Maserati Ghibli. It was launched 1 December 2016. It covers vehicles built 26 September 2016 to 30 September 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/278
Launched: 1 December 2016
Issued by: MASERATI
Manufacturer reference: 328
Vehicles: DVSA lists 30 on each model line

What can go wrong

It has been identified that the locking nut of the differential pinion may not have been tightened to the correct specification. This will be identified to the driver by noise generated from the differential and also possible vibration. If these warning signs are ignored and with prolonged use in this condition then it could result in a possible failure/locking of the differential and the subsequent loss of control of the vehicle.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicle to check the tightness of the locking nut on the differential pinion. If it is found to be incorrect then the differential will be replaced and possibly the drive-shaft if projections or metal contaminates are found in the differential rear cover.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 30. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Maserati Ghibli	26 September 2016 to 30 September 2016	30
Maserati Quattroporte	26 September 2016 to 30 September 2016	30

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2016/226 Loss of control 14 October 2016, Maserati Ghibli, Maserati Quattroporte
R/2017/051 Vehicle can move away after driver has exited 6 February 2017, Maserati Quattroporte, Maserati Ghibli
R/2017/086 Fuel delivery line may leak 1 March 2017, Maserati Ghibli, Maserati Quattroporte
R/2016/122 Possible loss of vehicle control 9 June 2016, Maserati Quattroporte, Maserati Ghibli
R/2017/235 Possible short circuit of driver seat wiring 10 July 2017, Maserati Levante, Maserati Quattroporte, Maserati Ghibli
R/2016/046 Throttle pedal may stick in any position 18 March 2016, Maserati Ghibli, Maserati Quattroporte

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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