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2014–2017 Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli, Levante recall: Seats: front assembly, power adjust

NHTSA campaign 17V-046 · January 20, 2017 · Maserati North America, Inc.

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
17V046000
Reported
January 20, 2017
Manufacturer
Maserati North America, Inc.
Part
Seats: front assembly, power adjust
Vehicles affected
About 39,381

What is wrong

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli, and 2017 Levante vehicles. Adjusting the front seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Safety risk

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Maserati Ghibli (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017); Maserati Levante (2017); Maserati Quattroporte (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

What is the fix?

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.