2008 Alfa Romeo 8C, 2008 Maserati Granturismo, 2005–2008 Maserati Quattroporte Recall: Rear tie rod assemblies may have insufficient anti-corrosion material…
NHTSA campaign 13V196000 · Suspension · filed May 13, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
Failure of the tie rods may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo | 8C | 2008 |
| Maserati | Granturismo | 2008 |
| Maserati | Quattroporte | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V196000 (manufacturer number 205). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.