Date: 06.01.2009
Component: Suspension > Front > Control Arm > Lower Ball Joint
Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
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.
Notes:
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 at 1-201-816-2600.
Date: 06.01.2009
Component: Suspension > Front > Control Arm > Lower Ball Joint
Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
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.
Notes:
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 at 1-201-816-2600.
Date: 06.01.2009
Component: Suspension > Front > Control Arm > Lower Ball Joint
Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
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.
Notes:
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 at 1-201-816-2600.
Date: 18.07.2007
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Antilock > Control Unit/module
Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, a defect in the antilock brake/anti-skid system (abs/asr) electronic control unit (ecu) software may prevent the system from functioning properly. a loss of function may result in a loss of certain enhanced stability and braking control during some high speed maneuvers and high speed braking.
Consequencs:
This could lead to a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
The abs/asr electronic control unit will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on july 27, 2007. owners may contact maserati at 201-816-2600.
