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Recall 09V-001

MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C and 3 other models: Suspension (front, control arm, lower ball joint).

At a glance

Campaign number
09V-001
Reported
January 6, 2009
Vehicles affected
7,912 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Maserati recall no. 183.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles