Maserati Quattroporte Gts V8 Recalls

The Maserati Quattroporte GTS V8 has 2 recalls, both affecting the 2014 model year, where a fault in the alternator-starter motor wiring harness can cause an electrical short that may start a fire or stall the engine while driving, raising the risk of a crash.

Both recalls describe the same underlying defect: a wiring harness connected to the alternator-starter motor can short circuit, with two potential consequences depending on when it occurs. If the short produces enough heat, it can ignite surrounding components. If it cuts power to the engine while the vehicle is moving, the driver loses motive power and must manage the vehicle without engine braking or power-assisted steering response at speed.