The wiring harness could overheat and result in a fire
December 23, 2013Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.Maserati North America is recalling 63 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.
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator-starter wiring harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in late December 2013.
Owners may contact Maserati at 1-201-816-2600.