Recall 09V001000: 2006–2008 Maserati Quattroporte and 3 other models

Report received

Jan 6, 2009

Manufacturer

Maserati north america, inc.

Potentially affected

7,912vehicles

Model years

2005–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Maserati is recalling 7,912 my 2008 gran turismo, quattroporte, and alfa romeo vehicles. Incorrectly torqued upper and lower ball joint nuts may cause the ball joint nuts to loosen.

Possible consequence

In time, this could lead to noise, steering wheel vibration, and failure of the ball joint stud resulting in damage or separation of the suspension arm. This could result in a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE FRONT/REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPENSION ARMS AND HUB CARRIER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C1 complaints
• 2008 Maserati Granturismo1 complaints
• 2006 Maserati Quattroporte3 complaints
• 2007 Maserati Quattroporte4 complaints
• 2008 Maserati Quattroporte6 complaints
• 2005 Maserati Quattroportes3 complaints