Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte Recall R/2016/046: Throttle Pedal May Stick In Any Position, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 Mar 2016
- Launched
- 2,773
- vehicles in the UK
- 301
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Maserati recalled Ghibli, Quattroporte vehicles built between 25 April 2013 and 17 December 2015. Throttle pedal may jam in any position. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the throttle pedal cover carpet mats carpet mat fixings modify floor covering depending on VIN list and inspection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Throttle pedal may jam in any position. This can lead to a heightened risk of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THROTTLE PEDAL MAY STICK IN ANY POSITION Defect: Throttle pedal may jam in any position. This can lead to a heightened risk of a collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the throttle pedal cover carpet mats carpet mat fixings modify floor covering depending on VIN list and inspection.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a heightened risk of a collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the throttle pedal cover carpet mats carpet mat fixings modify floor covering depending on VIN list and inspection.
Are You Affected?
Ghibli, Quattroporte built between 25 April 2013 and 17 December 2015 may be included. Maserati estimates 2,773 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.
Which Car Is It?
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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 301 or the DVSA reference R/2016/046. 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/2015/221 on 16 Nov 2015, for right hand door may open unexpectedly. The one launched after it was R/2016/122 on 9 Jun 2016, for possible loss of vehicle control. You can also see every Maserati recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/046, launched 18 March 2016. 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.