Alfa Romeo 8C; Maserati Granturismo, Quattroporte (2005-2008): Suspension
Recall 13V196000 · May 13, 2013 · Maserati North America, Inc.
7,438
vehicles affected
7,438
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V196000
- Date
- May 13, 2013
- Maker
- Maserati North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,438
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear
- Model years
- 2005-2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.
What can happen
Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo | 8C | 2008 |
| Maserati | Granturismo | 2008 |
| Maserati | Quattroporte | 2005-2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V196000?
3 models: Alfa Romeo 8C (2008), Maserati Granturismo (2008), Maserati Quattroporte (2005-2008), about 7,438 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V196000?
Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.
What can happen?
Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase 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.