CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Problem
- Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to September 18, 2015. During the assembly process, the rear tie-rod to hub assembly attaching bolt may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- An improperly tightened rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolt may allow the tie-rod to separate from the hub carrier, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolts to verify that they are properly tightened, replacing the rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 303.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A rear tie-rod bolt on the left or right side may not have been properly tightened during assembly. If it is loose, the tie-rod can separate from the hub carrier, which can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the left and right rear tie-rod to hub carrier attaching bolts to confirm they are properly tightened, and will replace the rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly if needed. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer. The recall is expected to begin in July 2016. Owners can contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Maserati Ghibli | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Maserati Quattroporte | 201420152016 |