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2007 Maserati QUATTROPORTE Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Recall


NHTSA Recall #	87472
NHTSA Compaign #	09V001000
MFG Compaign #	183
Manufacturer	MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Supplier	MASERATI
Brand	MASERATI
Model	QUATTROPORTE
Model Year	2007
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Date of notification	13/02/09
Begin date of manufacuring	18/03/25
End date of manufacturing	01/06/08
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	06/01/09
Report created	07/01/09
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Estimated number of affected units	7912
Defect summary	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 summary	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.
Corrective action	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.
Recall 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 http://www. Safercar. Gov .

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2007 Maserati QUATTROPORTE Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Recall

2007 Maserati QUATTROPORTE Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Recall

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