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
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 (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
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