The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V406000·Announced 2011-08-05

Maserati Recalls 2009 Granturismo and Quattroporte for Tie-Rod Defect

Maserati is recalling 763 model year 2009 Granturismo and Quattroporte vehicles because rear suspension tie-rods may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tie-rod failure) that could lead to a loss of vehicle control and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Maserati North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009 Granturismo and Quattroporte vehicles manufactured between July 3, 2008, and September 30, 2008. The recall affects 763 vehicles in total.

The rear suspension left-side and right-side wheel alignment toe-in tie-rods may fail due to incorrect machining. A failed tie-rod could lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the affected tie-rods, install a tie-rod kit, and perform a wheel alignment free of charge. The safety recall began on September 9, 2011. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MASERATI GRANTURISMO, QUATTROPORTE
Brand
MASERATI
Manufacturer
MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Steering/Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
763

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • GRANTURISMO
  • QUATTROPORTE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · MASERATI

Same manufacturer · MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.

See all →

Same hazard · loss of control

See all →