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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- 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.
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