Maserati Quattroporte Recall R/2011/115: Loss Of Vehicle Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 Sep 2011
- Launched
- 131
- vehicles in the UK
- 196
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Maserati recalled Quattroporte vehicles. The rear tie-rods may not confirm to the correct manufacturing specification. The dealer will replace the tie-rods. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear tie-rods may not confirm to the correct manufacturing specification. Therefore depending on its usage and the road conditions it is possible that the tie-rod may become damaged and may fail which will result in the loss of control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL Defect: The rear tie-rods may not confirm to the correct manufacturing specification. Therefore depending on its usage and the road conditions it is possible that the tie-rod may become damaged and may fail which will result in the loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the tie-rods.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of control of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the tie-rods.
Are You Affected?
Quattroporte may be included. Maserati estimates 131 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 196 or the DVSA reference R/2011/115. 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/2009/027 on 12 Mar 2009, for seatbelt warning buzzer may not sound. The one launched after it was R/2011/134 on 3 Oct 2011, for rear wheels may lock up. You can also see every Maserati recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/115, launched 5 September 2011. 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.