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Maserati Quattroporte GTS Recall 13V589: Electrical System:Wiring

NHTSA campaign 13V589, reported November 22, 2013, 63 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V589Maserati North America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
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.
Risk
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 customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
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.

Affected vehicles

Maserati Quattroporte GTS2014