Maserati GranTurismo recalls

24 official safety recalls for the Maserati GranTurismo from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

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Headlights may be improperly adjusted
Reported October 23, 2025Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 25V72200010,008 vehicles affected
Missing adjustment prevention caps may allow the headlights to be improperly aimed, reducing road illumination and the driver's visibility and increasing crash risk. Maserati will inspect and, if necessary, install caps over the horizontal aim adjustment mechanism free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Grancabrio, 2024-2025 Granturismo, and 2023-2025 Grecale vehicles. The headlights may be missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, reducing the driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Maserati North America will inspect and, if necessary, install one or two caps to cover the horizontal headlight aim adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 805. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.
Manufacturer's plate may detach
Reported May 1, 2025Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2025/2155 vehicles affected
The manufacturer's plate may detach. It will be replaced after the mounting area is reworked.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
784 Homologation Label Granturismo
Defect
On affected vehicles the manufacturerâs plate may detach.
Remedy
On affected vehicles the manufacturerâs plate will be replaced following a rework of the area which the plate is attached to.
Tire information label may detach
Reported April 14, 2025Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 25V24400021 vehicles affected
The tire label may detach, leaving the driver without tire information and potentially leading to vehicle overloading, which increases crash risk. Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2024 Granturismo vehicles. The tire label may detach from the driver's side B-Pillar. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence
Without a tire information label, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 784.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Radio software may prevent rearview image display
Reported February 17, 2025Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 25V09800027,354 vehicles affected
Radio software may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing crash risk. The software will be updated over the air or by a dealer, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale, 2023-2025 MC20 Cielo, 2024 Granturismo, GranCabrio, 2021-2024 Levante, Ghibli, Quattroporte, and 2022-2025 MC 20 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2025. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 740.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Rearview image may not display in reverse
Reported November 26, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V8920001,710 vehicles affected
Software may prevent the rearview image from displaying in reverse, reducing rear visibility and increasing injury or crash risk. Dealers will update the parking assist module software, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale and 2024 GranTurismo vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist Module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the CVPAM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 761.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Incorrect fuel level display may cause engine stall
Reported September 12, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V679000524 vehicles affected
Body control module software may show an incorrect fuel level, which could cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving and increase crash risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2024 GranTurismo and GranCabrio vehicles. The body control module (BCM) software may display an incorrect fuel level, which can result in an unexpected engine stall while driving.
Consequence
An unexpected engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 749.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Airbag control unit may malfunction
Reported July 5, 2019Model years 2014–2019DVSA recall R/2019/213168 vehicles affected
The airbag control unit may malfunction. It will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
INTERNAL MALFUNCTION OF THE CONTROL UNIT
Defect
Internal malfunction of the air bag control unit
Remedy
Replacement of the air bag control unit
Air bag may deactivate or deploy unexpectedly
Reported June 14, 2019Model years 2015–2018NHTSA campaign 19V461000739 vehicles affected
A defective power supply capacitor in the air bag control unit may cause an air bag to deactivate or deploy unexpectedly. Deactivation increases injury risk; unexpected deployment increases crash risk. Dealers will replace the control unit free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Granturismo and 2016-2018 Granturismo Convertible vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can cause a deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bag.
Consequence
A deactivated air bag increases the risk of injury. An inadvertent deployment of the air bag increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 30, 2019. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 386.
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.
Fuel line may corrode and leak
Reported December 18, 2015Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 15V84900033 vehicles affected
The main fuel delivery line may corrode and leak fuel, which can cause a fire if it reaches an ignition source. Dealers will replace the line, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2016 Granturismo and Granturismo Convertible vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to November 30, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a non-galvanized main fuel delivery line that may corrode and result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the main delivery fuel line, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 300.
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.
Right-hand door latch may open unexpectedly
Reported November 16, 2015Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2015/22124 vehicles affected
The right-hand door latch ratchet may not be heat-treated sufficiently, so the door could open while driving or in a crash. The right-hand door latch assembly will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
RIGHT HAND DOOR MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
Defect
Insufficient heat treatment may have been applied to the ratchet in the right hand door latch mechanism which may cause the Right Hand door to open inadvertently during driving and/or in an accident.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right hand door latch assembly.
Passenger door latch may fail in a crash
Reported November 10, 2015Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 15V744000135 vehicles affected
The passenger door latch components may not have been heat treated. The latch may fail in a crash and allow the door to open, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the passenger door latch assembly free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2016 GranTurismo and GranTurismo Convertibles manufactured June 24, 2015, to September 2, 2015. The affected vehicles were built with passenger side door latch components that were not heat treated.
Consequence
If the door latch was not heat treated, in the event of a crash, the door latch may fail allowing the door to open, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side door latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 292.
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.
Tie-rod damage may cause loss of control
Reported May 20, 2013Model years 2004–2008DVSA recall R/2013/0613,206 vehicles affected
The threaded portion of a tie-rod may not have the specified protection and may become damaged, potentially causing loss of vehicle control. Both tie-rods will be replaced with quality-assured parts.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL
Defect
The protection on the treaded portion of the tie-rod may not be to the manufacturer's specification. If the owner continues to use the vehicle in this condition it can result in damage occurring on the threaded portion of the tie-rod and may cause loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall all the affected vehicles and replace both tie-rods with quality assured items.
Rear tie rods may weaken and fail
Reported May 13, 2013Model years 2008NHTSA campaign 13V1960007,438 vehicles affected
Insufficient corrosion protection may cause the rear tie rod assemblies to weaken and fail, leading to loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect
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.
Tyre pressure system may show false warnings
Reported October 22, 2012Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2012/12836 vehicles affected
An internal fault in the tyre pressure system ECU may trigger a false warning, potentially prompting unnecessary avoiding action. The ECU will be checked and replaced if it is affected.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
INCORRECT WARNING LIGHTS MAY BE DISPLAYED
Defect
It is possible that due to an internal issue within the ECU of the Tyre Pressure Management System (TPMS) an incorrect warning to the driver could appear on the instrument panel even when there is not an issue with the tyre pressures on the vehicle. This could cause the driver to panic and take avoiding action when it is not required. In extreme circumstances this could cause a safety risk to the occupants of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to check the ECU. If found to be one of the affected components it will be replaced with a new unit.
Tyre pressure monitoring system may miss low pressure
Reported October 9, 2012Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 12V489000485 vehicles affected
A software error may prevent the system from warning of low tyre pressure. A low-pressure tyre may fail, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the control unit free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Defect
Maserati is recalling certain model year 2012 Quattroporte, Granturismo, Granturismo Convertible, and Granturismo MC vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may malfunction due to a software error, preventing the driver from being notified of a low tire pressure situation.
Consequence
If the driver continues to operate the vehicle with a tire that has low air pressure, the tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS control unit free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2012. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Notes
Maserati's recall campaign number is 202. 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.
Rear brake or indicator lights may fail
Reported February 8, 2012Model years 2008–2010DVSA recall R/2012/0151,050 vehicles affected
A fault in the outer tail light assembly may stop the rear brake or indicator lights from working, making it harder for others to see when the vehicle is stopping or turning. The assembly will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
REAR SIDE/BRAKE LIGHTS MAY FAIL
Defect
Due to a non-conformance with the outer tail light assembly it is possible the rear brake and/or the brake light may not operate. If this happens other drivers will be unaware the vehicle is intending to turn or stop and the rear lights will not be illuminated at night.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the tail light assembly checked. Where necessary the outer tail light will be replaced.
Rear tail or brake lights may fail
Reported January 25, 2012Model years 2008–2010NHTSA campaign 12V0240001,768 vehicles affected
A faulty lamp assembly may cause the rear tail lights, brake lights or both to fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace affected rear lamp assemblies, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect
MASERATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 GRANTURISMO AND GRANTURISMO CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 TO MARCH 2010. DUE TO A FAULTY LAMP ASSEMBLY, THE REAR LIGHTS (BOTH TAIL AND BRAKE) MAY FAIL.
Consequence
TAIL AND/OR BRAKE LAMP FAILURE COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VEHICLE VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
MASERATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AFFECTED REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2012. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Notes
MASERATI'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 198.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Gearbox breakage may lock the rear wheels
Reported October 3, 2011Model years 2010–2011DVSA recall R/2011/13415 vehicles affected
An internal gearbox breakage may cause the rear wheels to lock. The gearbox will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK UP
Defect
internal breakage inside the gearbox may cause the rear wheels to lock up.
Remedy
Replace gearbox
Rear suspension tie rods may fail
Reported August 5, 2011Model years 2009NHTSA campaign 11V406000763 vehicles affected
Incorrectly machined rear wheel alignment tie rods may fail, which could cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the affected tie rods, install a tie rod kit and align the wheels free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect
MASERATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 GRANTURISMO AND QUATTROPORTE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2008. THE REAR SUSPENSION LEFT-SIDE AND RIGHT-SIDE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TOE-IN TIE- RODS MAY FAIL DUE TO INCORRECT MACHINING.
Consequence
A FAILED TIE-ROD COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIE-RODS, INSTALL A TIE-ROD KIT AND PERFORM A WHEEL ALIGNMENT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2011. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Notes
MASERATI'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 196.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Seat belt warning buzzer may not sound
Reported March 24, 2009Model years 2009NHTSA campaign 09V092000824 vehicles affected
Faulty instrument cluster software may prevent the seat belt warning buzzer from sounding, so occupants may not be warned when seat belts are unfastened. Dealers will upload new software to the instrument cluster control module.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect
MASERATI IS RECALLING 824 MY 2009 GRANTURISMO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL FRONT PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH FAULTY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE WHICH AFFECTS THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE SEAT BELT WARNING BUZZER'S ABILITY TO ACTIVATE, THEREBY NOT PROPERLY WARNING WHEN THE SEAT BELTS ARE NOT ENGAGED.
Consequence
IF THE BUZZER DOES NOT SOUND, OCCUPANTS MAY FAIL TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELTS ADEQUATELY, RESULTING IN GREATER RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL UPLOAD A NEW SOFTWARE INTO THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTROL MODULE UNIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Notes
MASERATI RECALL NO. 185.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Seatbelt warning buzzer may not sound
Reported March 12, 2009Model years 2008–2009DVSA recall R/2009/027564 vehicles affected
Incorrect software may prevent the seatbelt warning buzzer from sounding when seatbelts are not engaged. The software will be upgraded.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
SEATBELT WARNING BUZZER MAY NOT SOUND
Defect
It has been identified that due to the installation of incorrect software the seatbelt warning buzzer may not sound when the seatbelts are not engaged.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the current software upgraded.
Ball joint nuts may loosen
Reported January 6, 2009Model years 2008NHTSA campaign 09V0010007,912 vehicles affected
Incorrectly tightened ball joint nuts may loosen, causing noise and steering wheel vibration. A ball joint stud could fail, damaging or separating a suspension arm and potentially causing loss of steering. Dealers will check the nuts and replace suspension arms and hub carrier if needed.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Front suspension arm may fail
Reported December 15, 2008Model years 2003–2008DVSA recall R/2008/1923,154 vehicles affected
Incorrectly tightened ball joint retaining nuts may let the joint loosen, and increased wear could cause the suspension arm to break. The nuts will be checked and, if not correctly tightened, both suspension levers and the hub carrier will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FRONT SUSPENSION ARM COULD FAIL.
Defect
It has been identified that during manufacture an incorrect tightening torque may have been applied to the front suspension ball joint retaining nuts. This can result in the ball joint becoming loose in it's taper and in extreme circumstances an increase in wear may cause the suspension arm to break.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject ball joint retaining nuts checked for correct torque. Should this not be the case both suspension levers and the hub carrier will be changed.
Air bag system may fail when battery is low
Reported December 4, 2007Model years 2008NHTSA campaign 07V55000056 vehicles affected
A software fault may occur in the air bag control unit when the battery is not fully charged. The passenger air bag and seat belt pre-tensioner may not deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace control units as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Notes
MASERATI RECALL NO. 170.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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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Headlights may be improperly adjusted

Manufacturer's plate may detach

Tire information label may detach

Radio software may prevent rearview image display

Rearview image may not display in reverse

Incorrect fuel level display may cause engine stall

Airbag control unit may malfunction

Air bag may deactivate or deploy unexpectedly

Fuel line may corrode and leak

Right-hand door latch may open unexpectedly

Passenger door latch may fail in a crash

Tie-rod damage may cause loss of control

Rear tie rods may weaken and fail

Tyre pressure system may show false warnings

Tyre pressure monitoring system may miss low pressure

Rear brake or indicator lights may fail

Rear tail or brake lights may fail

Gearbox breakage may lock the rear wheels

Rear suspension tie rods may fail

Seat belt warning buzzer may not sound

Seatbelt warning buzzer may not sound

Ball joint nuts may loosen

Front suspension arm may fail

Air bag system may fail when battery is low