The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V196000·Announced 2013-05-13

Maserati Recalls 2005-2008 Models for Rear Tie Rod Corrosion Risk

Maserati is recalling 7,438 vehicles due to insufficient anti-corrosion material on rear tie rods, which may weaken and fail, increasing crash risk.

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 (rear tie rods) where failure may result in loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Maserati North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The recall involves 7,438 units. The defect is that the rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.

Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013.

Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MASERATI, ALFA ROMEO QUATTROPORTE, GRANTURISMO, 8C
Brand
MASERATI
Manufacturer
Maserati North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
7,438

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 (3)

  • QUATTROPORTE
  • GRANTURISMO
  • 8C

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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