2008 Maserati GranTurismo Recalls
Base Coupe
2008 Maserati GranTurismo Recall Record
Recall ID # 12V024000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Recall Date:
JAN 25, 2012
Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Model Affected:
GranTurismo
Description
MASERATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 GRANTURISMO AND GRANTURISMO CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 TO MARCH 2010. DUE TO A FAULTY LAMP ASSEMBLY, THE REAR LIGHTS (BOTH TAIL AND BRAKE) MAY FAIL.
Consequence
TAIL AND/OR BRAKE LAMP FAILURE COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VEHICLE VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
MASERATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AFFECTED REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MASERATI AT 1-201-816-2600.
Manufacturer
MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. 198
Recall ID # 13V196000 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Recall Date:
MAY 13, 2013
Component:
SUSPENSION:REAR
Model Affected:
GranTurismo
Description
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.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall is expected to begin by the end of June 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.
Manufacturer
Maserati North America, Inc. 205
Recall ID # 09V001000 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Recall Date:
JAN 06, 2009
Component:
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Model Affected:
GranTurismo
Description
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.
Remedy
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.
Manufacturer
MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. 183
Recall ID # 07V550000 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Recall Date:
DEC 04, 2007
Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Model Affected:
GranTurismo
Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ADVANCED PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG WEIGHT SENSOR SYSTEM. A MALFUNCTION CAN OCCUR IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE WHEN THE BATTERY IS NOT FULLY CHARGED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SEATBELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SRS ECU UNITS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.
Manufacturer
MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. 170