Maserati Quattroporte Recall R/2002/162: Steering Idler Arm Fixing Bolts May Loosen, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Nov 2002
- Launched
- 69
- vehicles in the UK
- 87
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Maserati recalled Quattroporte vehicles built between 1 January 1999 and 30 September 2000. The fixing bolts holding the steering idler arms to the chassis may not conform to specification. The dealer will fit quality assured replacement fixing bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fixing bolts holding the steering idler arms to the chassis may not conform to specification. This may cause the bolts to loosen and result in a loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING IDLER ARM FIXING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN Defect: The fixing bolts holding the steering idler arms to the chassis may not conform to specification. This may cause the bolts to loosen and result in a loss of steering control. Remedy: Fit quality assured replacement fixing bolts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the bolts to loosen and result in a loss of steering control.
The Fix
The dealer will fit quality assured replacement fixing bolts.
Are You Affected?
Quattroporte built between 1 January 1999 and 30 September 2000 may be included. Maserati estimates 69 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Maserati, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Maserati.
- Book with any franchised Maserati dealer, quoting the campaign code 87 or the DVSA reference R/2002/162. See how to get a Maserati recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 48 Maserati recalls in DVSA’s data. The Maserati recall launched before it was R/2000/009 on 24 Jan 2000, for possible loss of servo assistance. The one launched after it was R/2004/067 on 29 Mar 2004, for possibility that steering rack fixing bolts may become loose. You can also see every Maserati recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/162, launched 18 November 2002. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.