Report Date
Nov 22, 2013
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Affected Vehicles
1
Defect Description
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014 Quattroporte GTS V8 vehicles. The affected vehicles have an improper Y-connection crimp in the alternator-starter motor wiring harness.
Safety Consequence
The improper crimp could cause the the battery positive cable to short to ground which may cause the the wiring harness to overheat and result in a fire. The car also may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator-starter wiring harness, free of charge. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MASERATI | QUATTROPORTE GTS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.