# Service bulletin MAS002246

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10179666
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-09\-14
- Manufacturer's number: MAS002246
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-08\-05
- NHTSA component: SUSPENSION; ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

Diagnostic Procedure \- Vehicle vibration during vehicle acceleration.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10179666-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Engine, Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2020 MASERATI GHIBLI

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [18V173000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V173000.md), 2018-03-14: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [16V649000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V649000.md), 2016-09-08: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
- [2016195](/recalls/tc/2016195.md), 2016-05-03: Suspension
- [16V264000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V264000.md), 2016-05-02: SUSPENSION:REAR

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [MAS005184 MTB 26\-10](/bulletins/11034170.md), 2026-07-01, Other: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE. Quattroporte / Ghibli / Levante V6 – Thermostat Gasket Availability This bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on V6 engines installed on Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante.
- [MAS005184 MTB 26\-10](/bulletins/11034165.md), 2026-07-01, Other: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE. Quattroporte / Ghibli / Levante V6 – Thermostat Gasket Availability This bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on V6 engines installed on Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante.
- [MAS005184 MTB 26\-10](/bulletins/11033983.md), 2026-06-18, Other: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE. This bulletin provides updated information and further clarification regarding the replaceability of the thermostat gasket on V6 engines installed on Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante.
- [MAS005111\_A MTB 26\-06](/bulletins/11032896.md), 2026-05-22, Other: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE. Maserati Coolant Fluid Color Change. The previous pink coolant and the new purple coolant are fully compatible and may be mixed without affecting coolant quality, performance, or system behavior.
- [MAS005111 MTB 26\-05](/bulletins/11031741.md), 2026-04-30, Other: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE. Maserati Coolant fluid Color Change from pink to purple.
- [MAS004834 DS 25\-27](/bulletins/11021902.md), 2025-08-18, Other: SUSPENSION; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This document outlines the correct diagnostic and evaluation procedure when oil traces or leakage are observed on front or rear shock absorbers. It aims to help technicians distinguish between acceptable oil sweating and genuine component leakage requiring corrective action. MODELS INVOLVED: ALL \(All MY\).
- [MAS004789 DS 25\-19](/bulletins/11020794.md), 2025-07-18, Other: ENGINE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This diagnostic sheet is intended to assist technicians in identifying and differentiating engine oil leaks and sweating.
- [MAS004675\_A DS 25\-21](/bulletins/11020787.md), 2025-07-18, Other: SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides technical guidance for diagnosing and resolving creaking noises from the lower front suspension arm on Ghibli \(M157\), Quattroporte \(M156\), and Levante \(M161\) models. These noises may occur during low\-speed manoeuvres, over bumps, or on uneven roads.
- [MAS004745 MTB 25\-21](/bulletins/11019555.md), 2025-06-17, Other: ENGINE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some vehicles may experience oil leakage from a threaded insert that may be causing a leak in the engine oil pan. This bulletin provides the repair steps to replace the insert and avoid replacing the entire oil pan. MODELS AFFECTED: \- Quattroporte \(M156\) \- Ghibli \(M157\) \- Levante \(M161\) \*All with V6 engines only\*
- [MAS004438\_A MTB 25\-16](/bulletins/11019549.md), 2025-06-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This Technical bulletin serves as a diagnostic guide for managing oil leaks and instructing related repairs. This Bulletin requires a BOL to be opened as “Support Request”

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