Maserati Granturismo, Quattroporte Recall R/2009/027: Seatbelt Warning Buzzer May Not Sound, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Mar 2009
- Launched
- 282
- vehicles in the UK
- 185
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Maserati recalled Granturismo, Quattroporte vehicles built between 1 August 2008 and 28 February 2009. Due to the installation of incorrect software the seatbelt warning buzzer may not sound when the seatbelts are not engaged. The dealer will upgrade the current software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the installation of incorrect software the seatbelt warning buzzer may not sound when the seatbelts are not engaged.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEATBELT WARNING BUZZER MAY NOT SOUND Defect: It has been identified that due to the installation of incorrect software the seatbelt warning buzzer may not sound when the seatbelts are not engaged. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the current software upgraded.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seatbelt warning buzzer may not sound.
The Fix
The dealer will upgrade the current software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Granturismo, Quattroporte built between 1 August 2008 and 28 February 2009 may be included. Maserati estimates 282 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Maserati, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Maserati.
- Book with any franchised Maserati dealer, quoting the campaign code 185 or the DVSA reference R/2009/027. See how to get a Maserati recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 48 Maserati recalls in DVSA’s data. The Maserati recall launched before it was R/2008/192 on 15 Dec 2008, for front suspension arm could fail. The one launched after it was R/2011/115 on 5 Sep 2011, for loss of vehicle control. You can also see every Maserati recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/027, launched 12 March 2009. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.