NHTSA Campaign Id 13V589000; Date: Nov. 22, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:2014 Maserati Quattroporte Gts
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Maserati North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 63
Recall 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.
How to Fix:Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator-starter wiring harness, free of charge. Owners may contact maserati at 1-201-816-2600.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 3, 2014
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