NHTSA Recall 05V019000: On-off switch assembly (air bags)
MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 495 vehicles. It affects 2005 Maserati Quattroportes.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V019000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 136 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | January 24, 2005 |
| Owner notification | October 6, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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 1-877.696.2737.
Notes
Maserati recall no.136.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V019000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Maserati Quattroportes | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.