2008 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 09V001000 on 01/06/2009
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
- Affected:
- 7,912
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Maserati recall no. 183.customers 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 13V196000 on 05/13/2013
- Component:
- Suspension:rear
- Affected:
- 7,438
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
2008 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE TSBs (7)
- Bulletin:
- MTB-201021
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Maserati: torque specs reminder. *rm
- Bulletin:
- MTB-153
- Component:
- 107000 power train:axle hubs
- Summary:
- Maserati: new procedure to avoid the unnecessary replacement of the rear hub holder. heli-coil installation procedure attached in the bulletin. *kb
- Bulletin:
- MAS001319
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Notification of changes to the online documentation sites techint and techdoc.
- Bulletin:
- MAS001361
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Notification of diagnostic server downtime for maintenance.
- Bulletin:
- MAS001338
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- New guidelines for use of blue-on-line technical support requests and warranty requests for authorization.
- Bulletin:
- MTB-200917G
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Technical bulletin on updated process for engine variator noise issues
- Bulletin:
- MAS001652
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Diagnostic guide for brake system noise.
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