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Recalls for
2007 Maserati Quattroporte
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3 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Posted on: 2009-01-07DescriptionMaserati 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.
ConsequenceIn 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.
Corrective ActionDealers 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.
NotesMaserati recall no. 183.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to
http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Posted on: 2007-07-25
Description
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, a defect in the antilock brake/anti-skid system (abs/asr) electronic control unit (ecu) software may prevent the system from functioning properly. A loss of function may result in a loss of certain enhanced stability and braking control during some high speed maneuvers and high speed braking.
Consequence
This could lead to a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The abs/asr electronic control unit will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 27, 2007. Owners may contact maserati at 201-816-2600.
Notes
Maserati recall no. 163.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 2013-05-14
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.