2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS recall: starter assembly
Maserati North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 21, 2015. It covers about 984 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 984
- reported
- Oct 21, 2015
- owners notified
- Nov 11, 2015
- related complaints
- 2
Electrical system: starter assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 15V686000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 15V686000
Is there a recall on the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS starter assembly?
Yes. Recall 15V686000, reported on October 21, 2015, covers about 984 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V686000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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