Maserati is recalling 11 of its MC20 Cielo supercars due to insufficient bonding between the carbon fiber and metal components on the windshield frame. It says that owners will get both a new frame and a new windshield in the process of completing the recall. Maserati says it doesn’t know of any injuries associated with the issue at this time.
The MC20 Cielo is the topless sister to the Maserati MC20. It houses the same Nettuno twin-turbo V6 under its rear decklid and develops 621 hp (463 kW) and 538 lb-ft (728 Nm) of torque. According to the automaker, the issue with the windshield popped up in a regular vehicle inspection.
That day, February 27th, it opened a full-scale investigation into potentially ineffective adhesion of the windshield frame. As mentioned above, that adhesion is specifically between the metal and carbon fiber parts of the windshield frame. In the regulatory filing with the NHTSA, Maserati calls it the “lower crossbar”.
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By March 22nd, Maserati’s team decided that the issue could run afoul of the NHTSA’s FMVSS 208 rule. It specifically calls out bonding between the windshield frame and body panels in relation to a crash. Clearly, a windshield frame that detached during a crash could pose a threat to the safety of those involved.
Notably, Maserati points out that this danger is specifically related to the forces exerted in a crash. It seems unlikely, though perhaps not impossible, that such a detachment could take place during normal driving.
The hardtop MC20 doesn’t seem to be affected either as it’s not mentioned anywhere in the recall notice. It’ll be over a month before Maserati will begin notifying dealers and owners. If you happen to have an MC20 Cielo and want to know if it’s included in the recall you can call the NHTSA directly at 1-888-327-4236 or visit NHTSA.gov.
