Recall 13V589 affects 63 2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS vehicles for an alternator-starter wiring harness short. Repair is free at any franchised Maserati dealer.
Maserati is recalling 63 2014 Quattroporte GTS vehicles because an improper Y-connection crimp in the alternator-starter wiring harness can short the battery positive cable to ground. That short can overheat the harness, start a fire, or stall the car, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The alternator-starter motor wiring harness in the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS is the heavy electrical cable set that links the charging system and starter circuit. The alternator keeps the battery charged while the engine runs, and the starter uses battery power to crank the engine. A Y-connection is the junction where the harness branches, and the crimp is the squeezed metal connection that holds the wires together and carries current.
In this recall, that Y-connection crimp was made improperly. A bad crimp means the wires are not clamped with the correct pressure inside the connector. Heat, engine vibration, and normal electrical load can stress that weak junction, so the harness connection can loosen, carry current poorly, or stop carrying current as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on a dash light, starting symptom, or charging message to tell you the harness connection is failing.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS | wiring |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 63 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific sedan.
What's the safety risk?
An improper crimp can let the battery positive cable short to ground. That short can overheat the wiring harness and start a fire, and a stall increases the risk of a crash. Schedule the repair as soon as Maserati makes it available. Repair will be free at any franchised Maserati dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS is included in this recall.
- Review Maserati's owner notice mailed January 3, 2014, before arranging the dealer visit.
- Contact a franchised Maserati dealer and reference recall number 13V589 when you ask about the free alternator-starter wiring-harness replacement that fixes the improper Y-connection crimp.
- Bring the recall notice to the appointment if you have it.
- Park the car and call Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737 if you smell burning, see smoke, or the car stalls before the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Maserati technician replaces the alternator starter wiring harness that contains the improper Y connection crimp. The listed repair is free under the recall, with parts and labor covered once Maserati opens the dealer remedy. Until then, keep your owner notice and ask the service desk to confirm that your 2014 Quattroporte GTS is included before any repair order is written.
Timeline
| November 22, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 3, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V589?
Recall 13V589 covers 63 2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS V8 vehicles with an improper crimp in the alternator-starter wiring harness. The battery positive cable can short to ground, overheat the harness, cause a fire, or stall the car. Maserati dealers will replace the harness for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V589. If it is, contact a franchised Maserati dealer to schedule replacement of the alternator-starter wiring harness. Reference recall number 13V589 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Maserati says dealers will replace the alternator-starter wiring harness free of charge. You can also call Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is fire or stalling. An improper wiring-harness crimp can let the battery positive cable short to ground, which can overheat the harness and result in a fire. The car can also stall, increasing crash risk.
What if I bought my Maserati Quattroporte GTS used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS is included, then contact a franchised Maserati dealer and reference recall number 13V589.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V589000 |
|---|---|
| Maserati customer service | 1-877-696-2737 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V589 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V589000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →