Recall 11V406000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Report Date
20110805
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
2 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A FAILED TIE-ROD COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | MASERATI | GRANTURISMO |
| 2009 | MASERATI | QUATTROPORTE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.