MASERATI QUATTROPORTE GTS 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V589000

Make Model Year
MASERATI QUATTROPORTE GTS 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-01-03 2013-11-22 2013-11-26

Manufacturers Involved: Maserati North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 233

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 63

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.

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.