Maserati 4200 Recall R/2004/067: Possibility That Steering Rack Fixing Bolts May Become Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Mar 2004
- Launched
- 780
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/067
- DVSA reference
Maserati recalled 4200 vehicles built between 1 April 2001 and 1 April 2003. The possibility exists that steering rack fixing bolts may become loose which may result in impaired steering control. The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled and the subject bolts replaced with quality assured items. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that steering rack fixing bolts may become loose which may result in impaired steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY THAT STEERING RACK FIXING BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE Defect: The possibility exists that steering rack fixing bolts may become loose which may result in impaired steering control Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled and the subject bolts replaced with quality assured items.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in impaired steering control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled and the subject bolts replaced with quality assured items.
Are You Affected?
4200 built between 1 April 2001 and 1 April 2003 may be included. Maserati estimates 780 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 DVSA reference R/2004/067. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4200Possibility that the fuel hose may separate | Urgent | R/2004/053 | |
| LevanteThe electronic power steering function may not be available | Urgent | R/2021/195 | |
| 3200 GTSteering rack sub-frame may crack | Urgent | R/2005/076 | |
| QuattroporteSteering idler arm fixing bolts may loosen | Urgent | R/2002/162 |
This is one of 48 Maserati recalls in DVSA’s data. The Maserati recall launched before it was R/2002/162 on 18 Nov 2002, for steering idler arm fixing bolts may loosen. The one launched after it was R/2004/053 on 29 Apr 2004, for possibility that the fuel hose may separate. You can also see every Maserati recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/067, launched 29 March 2004. 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.