Maserati Alfa Romeo 8 C Recall, Tie Rod Failure Can Cause Steering Loss and Crash

Report Receipt Date: MAY 13, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V196000
Component(s): SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,438
Manufacturer: Maserati North America

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.