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: 05.08.2011
Component: Steering > Linkages > Tie Rod Assembly
Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.
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.
Consequencs:
A failed tie-rod could lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
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 at 1-201-816-2600.
Date: 24.03.2009
Component: Electrical System > Instrument Panel
Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.
Description:
Maserati is recalling 824 my 2009 granturismo vehicles equipped with the optional front parking sensor system. these vehicles were manufactured with faulty instrument cluster control module software which affects the functionality of the seat belt warning buzzer's ability to activate, thereby not properly warning when the seat belts are not engaged.
Consequencs:
If the buzzer does not sound, occupants may fail to buckle the seat belts adequately, resulting in greater risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will upload a new software into the vehicle's instrument cluster control module unit. the recall is expected to begin during april 2009. owners may contact maserati at 201-816-2600.
Date: 25.01.2012
Component: Exterior Lighting > Tail Lights
Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.
Description:
Maserati is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 granturismo and granturismo convertible vehicles manufactured from june 2008 to march 2010. due to a faulty lamp assembly, the rear lights (both tail and brake) may fail.
Consequencs:
Tail and/or brake lamp failure could lead to reduced vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Maserati will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace affected rear tail lamp assemblies free of charge. the safety recall began on february 29, 2012. owners may contact maserati at 1-201-816-2600.
Date: 25.01.2012
Component: Exterior Lighting > Tail Lights
Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.
Description:
Maserati is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 granturismo and granturismo convertible vehicles manufactured from june 2008 to march 2010. due to a faulty lamp assembly, the rear lights (both tail and brake) may fail.
Consequencs:
Tail and/or brake lamp failure could lead to reduced vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Maserati will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace affected rear tail lamp assemblies free of charge. the safety recall began on february 29, 2012. owners may contact maserati at 1-201-816-2600.
Date: 25.01.2012
Component: Exterior Lighting > Tail Lights
Manufacturer: Maserati North America, Inc.
Description:
Maserati is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 granturismo and granturismo convertible vehicles manufactured from june 2008 to march 2010. due to a faulty lamp assembly, the rear lights (both tail and brake) may fail.
Consequencs:
Tail and/or brake lamp failure could lead to reduced vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Maserati will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace affected rear tail lamp assemblies free of charge. the safety recall began on february 29, 2012. owners may contact maserati at 1-201-816-2600.
