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Maserati 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.

NHTSA campaign 15V-686 · Reported October 21, 2015 · 984 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Maserati Quattroporte
VEHICLES AFFECTED
984
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.
COST
Free

The short version

Maserati North America, Inc. reported a problem with the electrical system starter assembly. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

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, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-686.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2014Maserati Quattroporte

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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