'06 Maserati Quattroporte Recalls
| Recall Date: |
MAY 13, 2013 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Model Affected: |
QUATTROPORTE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
7438
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 13, 2013
Model Affected:
2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall is expected to begin by the end of June 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.
Potential Units Affected:
7438
Notes:
Maserati North America, Inc. 205
| Recall Date: |
JAN 06, 2009 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Model Affected: |
QUATTROPORTE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
7912
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 06, 2009
Model Affected:
2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
Summary:
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.
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 AT 1-201-816-2600.
Potential Units Affected:
7912
Notes:
MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. 183
| Recall Date: |
DEC 30, 2005 |
| Component: |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Model Affected: |
QUATTROPORTE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
169
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 30, 2005
Model Affected:
2006 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE POWER ASSIST DELIVERED BY THE STEERING RACK MAY NOT BE FULLY AVAILABLE WHILE MAKING EXTREME LEFT HAND TURNS FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME. AN INTERNAL O-RING OF THE STEERING RACK CAN BECOME DISLODGED OR DISLOCATED CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE DRIVER.
Consequence:
SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RACK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MASERATI AT 1-201-816-2600.
Potential Units Affected:
169
Notes:
MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. 146