Critical Safety Recall: 2014 Maserati Quattroporte & Ghibli Gear Selector Issue

Affected Vehicles

The recall impacts specific model-year 2014 Maserati vehicles manufactured within a limited production window:

• Models: Quattroporte and Ghibli luxury sport sedans
• Production Dates: Vehicles built between June 2013 and February 2014
• Configuration: Equipped with eight-speed automatic transmission and monostable gear selector

The Safety Risk Explained

The monostable gear selector in affected vehicles presents two potentially dangerous scenarios:

Gear Position Misinterpretation

The current design may not clearly indicate the actual gear selection, potentially misleading drivers about whether the vehicle is truly in Park.

Inadequate Warning System

The system fails to provide sufficient alerts when:

• The driver's door opens while the vehicle isn't in Park
• The engine remains running without brake engagement

This combination of factors creates a serious rollaway hazard that has been implicated in hundreds of incidents across Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) brands, including dozens of injuries.

Recall Background and Urgency

This Maserati recall expands FCA's broader safety campaign addressing similar gear selector issues across nearly 812,000 vehicles. The urgency of these recalls intensified following tragic incidents potentially linked to the design flaw.

Automotive safety experts emphasize that the monostable shifter's unconventional operation - returning to center after each gear selection - contributes to driver confusion about the actual transmission state.

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The Manufacturer's Solution

Maserati will implement a comprehensive fix through authorized dealerships:

Software Update

• Free of charge to affected vehicle owners
• Enhances gear position indication clarity
• Improves warning systems when exiting improperly
• Currently in final development phase with NHTSA

What Owners Should Do Immediately

Notification Timeline

• Initial recall notices mailed starting in July
• Second notification when software update becomes available

Precautionary Measures

Until the repair is complete, safety officials recommend:

• Visually confirm gear selection is in Park before exiting
• Ensure complete ignition shutdown when parking
• Engage parking brake as secondary precaution
• Never exit vehicle while engine is running
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Contact Information

• Maserati Customer Service: 201-510-2369
• NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236
• Online Resources: www.safercar.gov

Finding Authorized Recall Service

When the software update becomes available, owners should schedule service at:

MotorVero's dealer locator provides complete service department information, including recall repair capabilities.

Understanding Your Rights

Vehicle owners should be aware of these recall-related protections:

• All recall repairs must be performed free of charge
• Manufacturers cannot deny warranty claims due to recall issues
• State lemon laws may apply if repairs are unsuccessful

Additional Safety Resources

For comprehensive vehicle safety information:

• MotorVero's Vehicle Safety Guide
• NHTSA Recall Database
• Transmission Safety Best Practices
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