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Maserati Ghibli Recall 17V046: Front seat wiring can rub and short, risking fire

NHTSA campaign 17V046, reported January 20, 2017, 39,381 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Adjusting the front power seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub against other parts. Over time this rubbing can lead to an electrical short.

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid ignoring the notice.

The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the seat wiring harness if needed. Owners will be notified by mail, or you can contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Check your VIN for open recalls at your authorized dealer or on the NHTSA website.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V046Maserati North America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Problem
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli, and 2017 Levante vehicles. Adjusting the front seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.
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 Ghibli2014201520162017
Maserati Levante2017
Maserati Quattroporte2014201520162017