Recall 13V196 covers 7,438 2005-2008 Alfa Romeo 8C, Quattroporte, and Granturismo for weak rear tie rods. Repair is free at a franchised Alfa Romeo dealer.
Alfa Romeo is recalling 7,438 2005-2008 8C, Quattroporte, and Granturismo vehicles because the rear tie rod assemblies lack enough anti-corrosion material and can weaken. If a tie rod fails, the driver can lose vehicle control and crash; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear tie rod assembly is part of the rear suspension on 2005-2008 Alfa Romeo 8C, Quattroporte, and Granturismo vehicles. It helps hold the rear wheel at the correct angle while the suspension moves over the road. When the tie rod is strong and properly protected, the wheel stays aligned and the vehicle tracks as designed.
On affected vehicles, the rear tie rod assemblies did not receive enough anti-corrosion material. Road moisture and salt can attack the metal, which lets corrosion build up and weaken the assembly. As the tie rod loses strength, it can no longer keep the rear suspension geometry fixed under normal driving loads.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because the filing does not identify a noise, warning light, or handling change that reliably appears first, do not wait for a symptom before treating this as a recall repair issue.
Who's affected?
Covers the 8C, Quattroporte, and Granturismo across the 2005-2008 model years, all tied to the rear suspension.
| 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | rear suspension |
| 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | rear suspension |
| 2008 Maserati Granturismo | rear suspension |
| 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | rear suspension |
| 2005 Maserati Quattroporte | rear suspension |
| Units affected | 7,438 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
Failure of a tie rod can make the vehicle lose control and raise the risk of a crash. Because no warning sign is listed, check your VIN, drive cautiously, and schedule the recall repair soon if your vehicle is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Alfa Romeo dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2008 Alfa Romeo 8C, Quattroporte, or Granturismo is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Alfa Romeo dealer and ask whether the rear tie-rod assembly replacement is open for your VIN.
- Ask Alfa Romeo customer service at 1-877-696-2737 about recall number 13V196 if the dealer cannot confirm the repair path.
- Bring the recall notice if you have one, or reference recall number 13V196 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, since rear tie-rod failure can cause loss of vehicle control.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Alfa Romeo technician replaces the rear tie rod assemblies covered by recall 13V196. Those assemblies help hold rear wheel alignment and steering geometry in place, so the repair focuses on removing the weakened, corrosion-prone parts and installing replacement assemblies. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. The source does not give a separate reimbursement process for owners who already paid for a related repair.
Timeline
| May 13, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 27, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V196?
Recall 13V196 covers 7,438 2005-2008 Alfa Romeo 8C, Quattroporte, and Granturismo vehicles with rear tie rod assemblies that lack enough anti-corrosion material. The tie rods can weaken and fail, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2005-2008 Alfa Romeo 8C, Quattroporte, or Granturismo is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V196. If it is, contact a franchised Alfa Romeo dealer and ask for the rear tie rod assembly replacement. Reference recall number 13V196 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. The dealer will replace the rear tie rod assemblies free of charge if your VIN is included in recall 13V196.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of vehicle control. If a weakened rear tie rod fails, the vehicle can become harder to control and the crash risk increases. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free dealer repair if your vehicle is included.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The recall still applies to the vehicle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to see whether your specific Alfa Romeo is included in recall 13V196, especially if you never received the owner letter that was mailed after the recall began on June 27, 2013.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V196000 |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo customer service | 1-877-696-2737 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V196 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V196000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →