Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte Recall R/2016/226: Loss Of Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 14 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- 310
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Maserati recalled Ghibli, Quattroporte vehicles built between 13 April 2015 and 24 April 2015. The front wheel bearing can become noisy and vibrate. The dealer will check and if required replace the front wheel bearing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front wheel bearing can become noisy and vibrate. If the driver does not take notice of these warnings then the bearing could fail and cause loss of control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF CONTROL Defect: Due to a manufacturing issue the front wheel bearing can become noisy and vibrate. If the driver does not take notice of these warnings then the bearing could fail and cause loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required replace the front wheel bearing.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of control.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if required replace the front wheel bearing.
Are You Affected?
Ghibli, Quattroporte built between 13 April 2015 and 24 April 2015 may be included. Maserati estimates 5 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 310 or the DVSA reference R/2016/226. 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?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Ghibli, LevanteWrong type variant version on statutory plate | Low | R/2021/441 | |
| Ghibli, QuattroporteEngine code marked on diesel engine in aftersales is different from the homologated and production code | Low | R/2020/185 | |
| Ghibli, LevanteFront headlamps full LED version headlamp vertical beam out of compliance | Book soon | R/2019/239 | |
| Ghibli, QuattroportePossible leak may occur in the fuel line at the quick release connector | Urgent | R/2019/042 |
This is one of 48 Maserati recalls in DVSA’s data. The Maserati recall launched before it was R/2016/122 on 9 Jun 2016, for possible loss of vehicle control. The one launched after it was R/2016/278 on 1 Dec 2016, for possible loss of control. You can also see every Maserati recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/226, launched 14 October 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.