Maserati Quattroporte 2008

• Recall 96988 [USA]: Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
  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.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 87472 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  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 .

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• Recall R/2008/192 [UK]: Front suspension arm could fail.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall R/2013/061 [UK]: Loss of vehicle control
  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.
  recall all the affected vehicles and replace both tie-rods with quality assured items.

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• Recall R/2009/027 [UK]: Seatbelt warning buzzer may not sound
  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.
  recalled vehicles will have the current software upgraded.

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• Recall 2013163 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, the rear suspension tie rods (for alignment toe adjustment) may corrode and fail. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will replace both rear suspension tie rods and perform a wheel alignment.

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• Recall 2009016 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, the front and rear suspension upper and lower ball joint nuts may have been incorrectly torqued during vehicle assembly. This could allow the nuts to loosen, which may result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: dealers will verify tightening torque of the ball joint nuts and, if necessary, replace the suspension arms, ball joints and hub carriers.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the Maserati Quattroporte 2008 as well as their FCC IDs if available

• RSK-MSRTI-9: 2005-2011 Maserati GranTurismo Quattroporte / 3-Button Flip Key / RX2TRF937 (AFTERMARKET)
  FCC ID: RX2TRF937

The maserati 4.2l engine used in the early 2000s through early 2009 have an extremely high percentage that have an engine fault (cam variator) that requires repair. Maserati north america knows of the issue, has issued a technical repair bulletin, but never took responsibility to issue a recall. The case is a faulty design as oil flow drains back to the sump when the car is not running. This results in internal engine damage requiring a repair that is in the $4,000+ range at a maserati dealer. Like mentioned, this a known issue by the manufacturer but they are yet to take responsibility for the repairs.

The rear suspension arm failed in a manner consistent to the issue described in: http://www-odi.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/acm10923092/rcdnn-09v001-1525.Pdf this vehicle had been checked under the previous recall, but the repair specified is not sufficient to remedy the issue.

Spare tire jack falls apart and are very dangerous. Was trying to teach my daughter who is getting ready to drive. The lever is strong when extended but it literally torqued the bolt in half, collapsing the jack. Thank god the wheel was still on. Folks be aware. This is a 4500 lbs car. Shame on maserati for delivering a car like this with a compact car jack that can no way safely lift this car. The must be required to warn and replace with a properly suited jack that is legitimately capable of lifting the car safely. *tr

Cpsc#i12B0076a. 2008 quatrroporte maserati. Consumer stated car engine caught on fire. *ln the vehicle was totaled. *jb

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• B0076 [1] Third Row Left Seatbelt Pretensioner Deployment Control (Subfault)