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on certain passenger vehicles, the internal wiring harness of the outer door handles may accidentally short circuit and open the electrical switch of the door.

Corrective Action

the door might open without any action from the vehicle occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the four door handles on these vehicles. the recall began on november 10, 2004. owners should contact maserati at 1-201-816-2651.

2005 Maserati Quattroportes

Component

Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles have a non-functioning button with the words "passenger air bag off" etched into it. this button is located, along with an led light, on a console adjacent to the sun roof. this non-functioning button does not deactivate the passenger-side air bag, nor is the led light an indication that the passenger side air bag has been deactivated. the button is non-functional and cannot be depressed when pushed.

Corrective Action

the placement of infants and small children in the front passenger seat could result in serious injury or death in the event of a crash in which the passenger-side air bag deploys.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the console with one which does not contain the non--functioning button and led light free of charge. an interim notice was sent to owners during february 2005. owners were notified on october 6, 2005, that parts are available. owners may contact maserati at 1-201-816-2706.