NHTSA Recall 13V196000
Filed by Maserati North America, Inc.. Component: Suspension. Reported 2013-05-13. An estimated 7,438 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.
Risk
Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 205
Notes
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.