Wheels: Maserati to Recall 7,400 Cars for Suspension Problem

C.J. Gunther Maserati will be issuing the recall for rust-prone tie rod ends that could lead to component failure and increased crash risk.

Maserati will recall about 7,400 vehicles because a rear suspension failure can cause the driver to lose control, the automaker has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in a report posted over the weekend on the agency’s Web site.

The models affected by the recall are the 2005-8 Maserati Quattroporte and GranTurismo and the 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C. Maserati said the threaded ends of the rear tie rods might rust and fail due to “insufficiently applied zinc-nickel anti-corrosion compound material.” Such a failure could result “in loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.”

Maserati said it learned of the problem through the warranty claims process, although the report did not say when. The automaker also said it was not aware of any accidents related to the defect. Maserati says it will replace the left and right rear tie-rod assemblies.

The automaker described the recall as voluntary, but once a manufacturer is aware of a safety problem it is required to inform N.H.T.S.A. within five business days or face civil fines.

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