NHTSA Complaint #11518057 — 2005 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11518057
Vehicle	2005 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 1, 2018
Date Filed	April 20, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

1. Initial Symptom: Strong fuel smell in passenger compartment and trunk. Investigation by Maserati specialist: fuel leaking from top plastic component of fuel pump, fuel stains down side of metal fuel tank, accumulation of fuel in trunk spare tire compartment below fuel tank. 2. Temporary Repair: Plastic fuel pump component was re-bonded using Locktite 406 as recommended by Locktite corporate chemist. Leak reoccurred within 2 years. 3. Forum Research: Fuel leaking from top plastic component of fuel pumps (both left and right) has been a common issue. 4. Warning Signs: None other than strong fuel smells in passenger and trunk compartments. 5. Seriousness: Inhalation of fuel vapor and close proximity to the battery in the trunk. :

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