Alternator-Starter Motor Wiring Harness – 2014 Maserati Quattroporte

NHTSA

13V589

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 at 1-201-816-2600.

 

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.

 

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