Alfa Romeo 8C; Maserati Granturismo, Quattroporte, Quattroportes (2005-2008): Suspension
Recall 09V001000 · Jan 6, 2009 · Maserati North America, Inc.
7,912
vehicles affected
7,912
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09V001000
- Date
- Jan 6, 2009
- Maker
- Maserati North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,912
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Control arm > Lower ball joint
- Model years
- 2005-2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo | 8C | 2008 |
| Maserati | Granturismo | 2008 |
| Maserati | Quattroporte | 2006-2008 |
| Maserati | Quattroportes | 2005 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09V001000?
4 models: Alfa Romeo 8C (2008), Maserati Granturismo (2008), Maserati Quattroporte (2006-2008) and 1 more, about 7,912 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 09V001000?
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 customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.