Maserati Quattroporte 2006

Model Quattroporte made in 2006 by Maserati got 9 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, steering and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, suspension. There were some recalls concerningsteering, suspension.

Quattroporte year 2006

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2006

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
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
05V574000	MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.	from 11/14/2005 to 12/06/2005	V (Vehicle)	169	01/03/2006	MFR	MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.	12/30/2005	12/30/2005
Defect Summary	On certain passenger vehicles, the power assist delivered by the steering rack may not be fully available while making extreme left hand turns for a prolonged period of time. an internal o-ring of the steering rack can become dislodged or dislocated causing a loss of power assist to the driver.
Consequence Summary	Such circumstances could lead to a reduction in vehicle control, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the steering rack free of charge. the recall began on january 3, 2006. owners may contact maserati at 1-201-816-2600.
Notes	Maserati recall no. 146. 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.
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 .

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
MTB-200914	04/28/2009	10029324	Maserati: quattroporte duoselect service campaign regarding installation of the right catalytic converter heat shield. the installation of the heat shield will reduce the heat generated from the catalytic converter to the clutch housing ar	07/06/2009
SUSPENSION
MTB-201021	01/05/2011	10037698	Ready	06/03/2011
MTB-201021	01/05/2011	10037698	Maserati: torque specs reminder. *rm	06/03/2011

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
POWER TRAIN
05/30/2007	12000
	Tl*the contact owns a 2006 maserati quattroporte. the contact stated that the steering wheel became very stiff while attempting to make an extreme left or right turn. while driving 25-30 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle came to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed. when approaching a stop sign or traffic signal, the vehicle would slow down and shut off completely. the vehicle must then be recharged and restarted. the failure occurred three times. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 17,700.
STEERING
02/06/2008	15000	1
	Right front wheel started making cracking noises while driving at 35mph, when suddenly an explosion blew out the wheel from the driving shaft making the car uncontrollable. after hitting the right median of the road and bringing the car to a stop the whole wheel and rim had blown out. the repairs cost over 45,000 usd and if driving faster the accident would have been fatal if in the highway. *tr
05/30/2007	12000
	Tl*the contact owns a 2006 maserati quattroporte. the contact stated that the steering wheel became very stiff while attempting to make an extreme left or right turn. while driving 25-30 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle came to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed. when approaching a stop sign or traffic signal, the vehicle would slow down and shut off completely. the vehicle must then be recharged and restarted. the failure occurred three times. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 17,700.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
02/06/2008	15000	1
	Right front wheel started making cracking noises while driving at 35mph, when suddenly an explosion blew out the wheel from the driving shaft making the car uncontrollable. after hitting the right median of the road and bringing the car to a stop the whole wheel and rim had blown out. the repairs cost over 45,000 usd and if driving faster the accident would have been fatal if in the highway. *tr
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
08/28/2011
	2006 maserati coupe problem with the clutch pump. need help.