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

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model 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V686000
Report Received Date: 2015-10-21T00:00:00
Subject: Starter motor cable may short to ground
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 984

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 279
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 92.38

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NHTSA ID: 15V686000
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