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2008 Maserati Granturismo recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 2008 Maserati Granturismo, covering 17,174 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Suspension: rearReported May 13, 2013 · 7,438 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Quattroporte, 2008 Granturismo, and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C vehicles. The rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material applied, allowing them to weaken and possibly fail.
Risk
Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners and dealers will replace the tie rod assemblies. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Customers may contact Maserati at 1‑877‑696‑2737. Maserati's recall campaign number is 205.

Recall number 13V196000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: tail lightsReported January 25, 2012 · 1,768 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Maserati is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 granturismo and granturismo convertible vehicles manufactured from june 2008 to march 2010. Due to a faulty lamp assembly, the rear lights (both tail and brake) may fail.
Risk
Tail and/or brake lamp failure could lead to reduced vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace affected rear tail lamp assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on february 29, 2012. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1‑877‑696‑2737.

Recall number 12V024000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball jointReported January 6, 2009 · 7,912 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Maserati is recalling 7,912 my 2008 gran turismo, quattroporte, and alfa romeo vehicles. Incorrectly torqued upper and lower ball joint nuts may cause the ball joint nuts to loosen.
Risk
In time, this could lead to noise, steering wheel vibration, and failure of the ball joint stud resulting in damage or separation of the suspension arm. This could result in a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the torque of the front/rear upper and lower ball joint nuts and, if necessary, replace the suspension arms and hub carrier. The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1‑877‑696‑2737.

Recall number 09V001000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveReported December 4, 2007 · 56 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain vehicles equipped with the advanced passenger seat air bag weight sensor system. A malfunction can occur in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ecu) software when the battery is not fully charged.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the passenger side air bag and passenger seatbelt pre-tensioner may not deploy increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the SRS ecu units as necessary free of charge. All vehicles have been corrected.

Recall number 07V550000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2008 Maserati Granturismo recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2008 Maserati Granturismo have?

4, covering suspension, exterior lighting and air bags.

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