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Vehicle recall 13V196000 · May 13, 2013

Maserati Quattroporte, Alfa Romeo 8C and 1 more model

The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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 began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
13V196000
Reported to NHTSA
May 13, 2013
Filed by
Maserati North America, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
205
Owner notification
June 27, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected
7,438
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Rear
Recall 13V196000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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