Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte Recall R/2016/122: Possible Loss Of Vehicle Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 2,453
- vehicles in the UK
- 303
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Maserati recalled Ghibli, Quattroporte vehicles built between 21 December 2013 and 23 September 2015. In extreme and hard driving conditions it is possible for the rear tie rod fixing bolt to become loose which can ultimately result in loss of vehicle control. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace both rear toe in tie rod bolts and washers fixing points will be inspected and rear hub assembly replaced if unserviceable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In extreme and hard driving conditions it is possible for the rear tie rod fixing bolt to become loose which can ultimately result in loss of vehicle control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL Defect: In extreme and hard driving conditions it is possible for the rear tie rod fixing bolt to become loose which can ultimately result in loss of vehicle control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace both rear toe in tie rod bolts and washers fixing points will be inspected and rear hub assembly replaced if unserviceable.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible loss of vehicle control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace both rear toe in tie rod bolts and washers fixing points will be inspected and rear hub assembly replaced if unserviceable.
Are You Affected?
Ghibli, Quattroporte built between 21 December 2013 and 23 September 2015 may be included. Maserati estimates 2,453 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 303 or the DVSA reference R/2016/122. 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/2016/046 on 18 Mar 2016, for throttle pedal may stick in any position. The one launched after it was R/2016/226 on 14 Oct 2016, for loss of control. You can also see every Maserati recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/122, launched 9 June 2016. 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.