Maserati Granturismo, Quattroporte Recall R/2013/061: Loss Of Vehicle Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 20 May 2013
- Launched
- 1,603
- vehicles in the UK
- 205
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Maserati recalled Granturismo, Quattroporte vehicles built between 25 February 2004 and 2 September 2008. The protection on the treaded portion of the tie-rod may not be to the manufacturer's specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicles and replace both tie-rods with quality assured items. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The protection on the treaded portion of the tie-rod may not be to the manufacturer's specification. If the owner continues to use the vehicle in this condition it can result in damage occurring on the threaded portion of the tie-rod and may cause loss of control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL Defect: The protection on the treaded portion of the tie-rod may not be to the manufacturer's specification. If the owner continues to use the vehicle in this condition it can result in damage occurring on the threaded portion of the tie-rod and may cause loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicles and replace both tie-rods with quality assured items.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in damage occurring on the threaded portion of the tie-rod and may cause loss of control of the vehicle.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicles and replace both tie-rods with quality assured items.
Are You Affected?
Granturismo, Quattroporte built between 25 February 2004 and 2 September 2008 may be included. Maserati estimates 1,603 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 campaign code 205 or the DVSA reference R/2013/061. 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/2012/128 on 22 Oct 2012, for incorrect warning lights may be displayed. The one launched after it was R/2015/207 on 30 Oct 2015, for risk of fire. You can also see every Maserati recall and all recalls launched in 2013.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/061, launched 20 May 2013. 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.