Maserati GranTurismo Recalls
Vehicle manufacturers issue official Maserati GranTurismo recall notices to inform car owners of problems and/or defects that have been brought to the manufacturer's attention. An automotive recall requires the manufacturer to send an official notice to owners of the vehicles found to be defective once the NHTSA deems the problem to be wide spread and an official Maserati GranTurismo recall. View listings of Maserati GranTurismo recalls from NHTSA below with full details, vehicles affected, date reported, and more.
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Used 2008 Maserati GranTurismo Recalls
Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Cars Affected: 7,912
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.
Consequences:
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.
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Cars Affected: 56
Summary:
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.
Consequences:
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.
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