Maserati 3200 GT Recall R/2005/076: Steering Rack Sub-frame May Crack, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Jun 2005
- Launched
- 884
- vehicles in the UK
- 137
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Maserati recalled 3200 GT vehicles built between 1 June 1998 and 1 June 2002. The steering rack sub-frame may develop a crack in the area of the two fixing points nearest the steering column. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and weld brackets of improved design to the sub-frame. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering rack sub-frame may develop a crack in the area of the two fixing points nearest the steering column. This could result in the steering rack becoming loose and a reduction of vehicle control. Potential early symptoms noticed by the driver could be vibrations noises and unusual feeling through the steering wheel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING RACK SUB-FRAME MAY CRACK Defect: The steering rack sub-frame may develop a crack in the area of the two fixing points nearest the steering column. This could result in the steering rack becoming loose and a reduction of vehicle control. Potential early symptoms noticed by the driver could be vibrations noises and unusual feeling through the steering wheel. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and weld brackets of improved design to the sub-frame.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the steering rack becoming loose and a reduction of vehicle control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and weld brackets of improved design to the sub-frame.
Are You Affected?
3200 GT built between 1 June 1998 and 1 June 2002 may be included. Maserati estimates 884 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 137 or the DVSA reference R/2005/076. 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/2005/028 on 18 Feb 2005, for short circuit may occur on the electrical door opening. The one launched after it was R/2007/008 on 17 Jan 2007, for rear door safety lock instructions in manual incorrect. You can also see every Maserati recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/076, launched 13 June 2005. 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.