Vehicle recall 09V001000 · January 6, 2009
Maserati Quattroporte, Alfa Romeo 8C and 2 more models
Incorrectly torqued upper and lower ball joint nuts may cause the ball joint nuts to loosen.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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 customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V001000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 6, 2009
- Filed by
- MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 183
- Owner notification
- February 13, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,912
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Alfa Romeo 8C (2008): 2008
- Maserati Granturismo (2008): 2008
- Maserati Quattroporte (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- Maserati Quattroportes (2005): 2005
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