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VehicleAug 5, 2011763 affected

Maserati recall: Steering

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.

What could happen

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 1-877-696-2737.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
11V406000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Maserati North America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Aug 5, 2011
Owners notified
Sep 9, 2011
Vehicles or items affected
763
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 3, 2008 to Sep 30, 2008
Part
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Maker's own recall number
196

Notes

Maserati's safety recall number is 196.owners 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 .

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.