Maserati North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Quattroporte GTS V8 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #13V589000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 63 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V589000
| Manufacturer: | Maserati North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 22, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V589000 |
| Units affected: | 63 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- 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.