Maserati Alfa Romeo
Model Alfa Romeo made by Maserati got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 2008
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
09V001000 | MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. | to 06/01/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 7912 | 02/13/2009 | MFR | MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/06/2009 | 01/07/2009 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 at 1-201-816-2600. | |||||||||||||||
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 http://www.safercar.gov . |