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
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 (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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