2006–2008 Maserati Quattroporte & 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C + 2 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V001000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 183
- Manufacturer
- MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 7,912
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Owner phone
- 1-877-696-2737
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 13, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Maserati 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 .