Maserati recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014 Quattroporte GTS V8 vehicles manufactured October 1, 2013, to December 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the battery positive cable for the alternator and starter motor may not have its insulating cap installed properly at the starter motor. Additionally, the cable may not be adequately secured in the engine bay. These factors may result in the cable shorting to ground.
What could happen
If the battery positive cable shorts to ground, the wiring harness may overheat, resulting in a fire. The car also may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to verify that the starter motor cable has a properly installed protective cap and that the cable is adequately secured. If not, the starter motor cable assembly will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2015. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 279.
Vehicles covered
- Maserati Quattroporte Gts 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V686000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Maserati North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 21, 2015
- Owners notified
- Nov 11, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 984
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
- Part
- Electrical system › Starter assembly; Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator; Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
- Maker's own recall number
- 279
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Maserati recall: Electrical system Nov 22, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.