The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V046000·Announced 2017-01-20

Maserati Recalls 2014-2017 Models for Seat Wiring Fire Risk

Maserati is recalling 39,381 vehicles due to a front seat wiring harness defect that may cause an electrical short and increase the risk of a fire.

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 defect that can cause an electrical short and increase the risk of a fire, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' due to significant injury/property-damage potential.

Plain-English summary

Maserati North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2014-2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli, and 2017 Levante vehicles. The recall involves 39,381 vehicles in total.

The defect involves the front seat assembly where adjusting the seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub. This rubbing can result in an electrical short, which increases the risk of a fire.

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the seat wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2017. 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, GHIBLI, LEVANTE
Brand
MASERATI
Manufacturer
Maserati North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
39,381

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 (3)

  • QUATTROPORTE
  • GHIBLI
  • LEVANTE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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