Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MASERATI
Model Of Vehicle
QUATTROPORTE GTS
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V686000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Maserati North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20131001
End Of Manufacture
20131231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
984
Date Owners Notified
20151111
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Maserati North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20151021
Make Campaign Number
279