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Recall 11V-406

MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2009 Maserati Granturismo and 1 other model: Steering (linkages, tie rod assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-406
Reported
August 5, 2011
Vehicles affected
763 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Maserati's safety recall number is 196.owners 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