NHTSA recall 11V406000
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Maserati Granturismo and 1 more
Reported Aug 5, 2011763 vehicles affectedMASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number 196Built Jul 3, 2008 – Sep 30, 2008
The defect
Maserati IS recalling certain model year 2009 granturismo and quattroporte vehicles manufactured from july 3, 2008, through september 30, 2008. the rear suspension left-side and right-side wheel alignment toe-in tie- rods may fail due to incorrect machining.
The risk
A failed tie-rod could lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the affected tie-rods, install a tie-rod kit and perform a wheel alignment, free of charge. the safety recall began on september 9, 2011. owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.