Suspension: rearRecall 13V-196 · Alfa Romeo and Maserati vehicles
Maserati North America, Inc. recall 13V-196 covers 7,438 Alfa Romeo and Maserati vehicles for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V196000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 109 vehicles were listed as unreachable.