Maserati Quattroporte 2008
Model Quattroporte made in 2008 by Maserati got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, unknown or other. Technical service bulletines regarding suspension. 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/30/2012 | 1 | 11/04/2011 | |
| Cpsc#i12b0076a. 2008 quatrroporte maserati. consumer stated car engine caught on fire. *ln the vehicle was totaled. *jb | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 10/30/2012 | 1 | ||
| Cpsc#i12b0076a. 2008 quatrroporte maserati. consumer stated car engine caught on fire. *ln | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | DALLAS | PARK PLACE MASERATI |