Recall 13V-589
Maserati North America, Inc. recalled the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS: Electrical system (wiring).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-589
- Reported
- November 22, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 63 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator-starter wiring harness, free of charge. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]