The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V686000·Announced 2015-10-21

Maserati Recalls 2014 Quattroporte GTS for Electrical Fire Risk

Maserati is recalling 984 model year 2014 Quattroporte GTS vehicles because an improperly secured battery cable may short to ground, potentially causing a fire or vehicle stall.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly secured electrical cable) that can result in a fire and vehicle stall, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Maserati North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Quattroporte GTS V8 vehicles manufactured between October 1, 2013, and December 31, 2013. The recall involves 984 vehicles where 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 installation issues may result in the cable shorting to ground. If this occurs, the wiring harness may overheat, resulting in a fire. The vehicle may also stall, which increases the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MASERATI QUATTROPORTE GTS
Brand
MASERATI
Manufacturer
Maserati North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Luxury Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
984

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • QUATTROPORTE GTS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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