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Maserati Quattroporte GTS Recall 15V686: Battery Cable Can Short and Cause Fire or Stall

NHTSA campaign 15V686, reported October 21, 2015, 984 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A battery positive cable on some vehicles may not have its insulating cap installed properly at the starter motor, and the cable may not be adequately secured in the engine bay. This can allow the cable to short to ground.

If the cable shorts to ground, the wiring harness may overheat and cause a fire. The vehicle may also stall, which increases the risk of a crash.

An authorized dealer will inspect the starter motor cable to confirm it has a properly installed protective cap and is adequately secured. If not, the starter motor cable assembly will be replaced. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V686Maserati North America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2014 Quattroporte GTS V8 vehicles manufactured October 1, 2013, to December 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the battery positive cable for the alternator and starter motor may not have its insulating cap installed properly at the starter motor. Additionally, the cable may not be adequately secured in the engine bay. These factors may result in the cable shorting to ground.
Risk
If the battery positive cable shorts to ground, the wiring harness may overheat, resulting in a fire. The car also may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to verify that the starter motor cable has a properly installed protective cap and that the cable is adequately secured. If not, the starter motor cable assembly will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2015. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 279.
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