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NHTSARecalled Nov 22, 2013 · #13V589000

Alternator Harness may Short resulting in Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Alternator Harness may Short resulting in Fire
  • 2014 Quattroporte GTS V8
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Maserati North America, Inc.
Model numbers
2014 Quattroporte
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice