NHTSA Recall 11V406000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V406000; Date: Aug. 5, 2011
A failed tie-rod could lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Maserati Granturismo; 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Maserati North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 763
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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 at 1-201-816-2600.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 9, 2011
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