Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli: Suspension — rear

Affects Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli · 2014–2016 — about 26K vehicles.

The hazard

An improperly tightened rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolt may allow the tie-rod to separate from the hub carrier, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly attaching bolts to verify that they are properly tightened, replacing the rear tie-rod to hub carrier assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 303.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational