Maserati North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V686000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V686000 by Maserati North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 quattroporte gts v8 vehicles manufactured october 1, 2013, to december 31, 2013 Includes 984 affected units, Starter Motor Cable may Short to Ground, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014 quattroporte gts v8 vehicles manufactured october 1, 2013, to december 31, 2013
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.