Vehicle recall R/2002/162

Maserati Quattroporte recall: Steering idler arm fixing bolts may loosen

DVSA recall R/2002/162 names the Maserati Quattroporte. It was launched 18 November 2002. It covers vehicles built 1 January 1999 to 30 September 2000.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2002/162
Launched: 18 November 2002
Issued by: MASERATI
Manufacturer reference: 87
Vehicles: 69 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The fixing bolts holding the steering idler arms to the chassis may not conform to specification. This may cause the bolts to loosen and result in a loss of steering control.

The fix

Fit quality assured replacement fixing bolts.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Maserati Quattroporte	1 January 1999 to 30 September 2000	69

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Other recalls for these models

R/2005/028 Short circuit may occur on the electrical door opening 18 February 2005, Maserati Quattroporte
R/2000/009 Possible loss of servo assistance 24 January 2000, Maserati Quattroporte
R/2007/008 Rear door safety lock instructions in manual incorrect. 17 January 2007, Maserati Quattroporte
R/2007/129 Electronic stability programme may be disabled 30 August 2007, Maserati Quattroporte
R/2008/192 Front suspension arm could fail. 15 December 2008, Maserati Quattroporte, Maserati Granturismo
R/2009/027 Seatbelt warning buzzer may not sound 12 March 2009, Maserati Granturismo, Maserati Quattroporte

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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