Maserati Granturismo, Quattroporte Recall R/2008/192: Front Suspension Arm Could Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 15 Dec 2008
- Launched
- 1,577
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/192
- DVSA reference
Maserati recalled Granturismo, Quattroporte vehicles built between 1 September 2003 and 30 June 2008. An incorrect tightening torque may have been applied to the front suspension ball joint retaining nuts. The dealer will check the subject ball joint retaining nuts for correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SUSPENSION ARM COULD FAIL. Defect: 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. Remedy: 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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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could 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.
The Fix
The dealer will check the subject ball joint retaining nuts for correct torque.
Are You Affected?
Granturismo, Quattroporte built between 1 September 2003 and 30 June 2008 may be included. Maserati estimates 1,577 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.
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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/2008/192. 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/2007/129 on 30 Aug 2007, for electronic stability programme may be disabled. The one launched after it was R/2009/027 on 12 Mar 2009, for seatbelt warning buzzer may not sound. You can also see every Maserati recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/192, launched 15 December 2008. 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.