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Maserati Technical Bulletin

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Date: Nov. 9th, 2015

Bulletin Number: MAS000671 _279/A

Supersedes: N/A

Section: Compliance

Model Type: Quattroporte GTS V8

Model Year: 2014

Subject: Vehicle Safety Recall Campaign 279, Alternator-Starter Motor

Wiring Harness Check Replacement

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THE CAR IS IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. Maserati dealers must ensure recalls are completed after having been notified by Maserati North America, Inc. (MNA) that a safety-related defect or noncompliance exists in any motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment in the dealer’s possession at the time of notification. In MNA's case, this notification would typically be made by the issuance of a recall notification in the form of a Technical Bulletin.

Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended (or in the

case of Canadian vehicles, Motor Vehicle Safety Act S.C. 1993, as amended), if a recall

campaign is announced by MNA, dealers must ensure that all recalls on new vehicles

and new items of replacement equipment are completed BEFORE delivery to the

consumer. This means that dealers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles or new

items of replacement equipment to consumers with an open recall.

The Safety Act also prohibits dealers from selling or leasing the motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment, unless and until the open recall has been completed BEFORE delivery. This also pertains to vehicles in the Certified Pre-Owned program, and to items of replacement equipment. Finally, MNA dealers should not sell or use parts that have been recalled by MNA. Please follow the specific instructions provided by MNA on the return or disposition of the parts.

MASERATI SAFETY RECALL BULLETIN

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Description of Vehicle Safety Recall 279

Maserati S.p.A. and MNA have determined that the above described vehicle’s, were

manufactured with an inconsistent cable layout/installation of the alternator-starter motor

protective electrical insulation sealing cap (at the starter motor), and an insufficient number of

starter motor cable portion clamps/straps. Note that this is a one piece cable design that

branches off to the alternator as well. The alternator-starter motor electrical wiring harness cable

is subjected to vehicle/engine vibrations, through normal use, over time, and without the

protective electrical insulation sealing cap in its proper position at the starter motor, and without

additional cable securing clamps/straps, the alternator-starter motor cable attaching end may

become progressively loose, with the potential to contact the surrounding surfaces of the engine

block assembly. An incorrectly protected starter motor cable end in conjunction with a loose

cable can lead to the alternator-starter motor cable damage and several electrical problems

such as, intermittent electrical anomalies, no vehicle start and vehicle battery drain conditions.

This can also include, an engine compartment fire, potential for engine stalling and increasing

the risk of a crash.

Illustration of the Alternator-Starter Motor Wiring Harness

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This repair procedure will be performed free of charge to the customer.

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Which Vehicles Are Affected

Please refer to the VIN chart for the affected vehicles in the U.S. and Canada at the end

of the bulletin.

Vehicle Remedy Information

1. Check that the vehicle is included in the campaign, and that this repair has not been previously performed.

2. Replace the alternator-starter motor wiring harness following the procedure outlined in the Workshop Manual section 8.60.059.

3. The recall procedure is now complete.

Parts Needed For The Recall

Clamp P/N 244223 Qty. – 1

Cable tie for high temperature P/N 206739 Qty. – 1

Starter wiring harness P/N 307118 Qty. – 1

SCREW M6X14 P/N 282392 Qty. - 1

You will automatically receive approx. 60% of the parts needed to complete this recall

based on each dealer’s deliveries of the affected vehicles, If more parts are required,

please order them directly from the Parts Department.

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OPERATING PROCEDURE

1. Check if the vehicle is involved in the action and if the campaign has not been previously performed.

2. Remove the starter wiring harness as shown in the section 8.60.059 of the Workshop Manual.

3. Install the new cable and follow the instructions below concerning the starter motor area.

4. Disconnect starter motor electrical connection shown in the red circle in figure below.

5. Pass the cables over the starter motor and close the clamp (P/N 244223) around both cables as shown in figure.

NOTE: Cables to be closed with the clamp are part of engine cable (it is NOT the starter

wiring harness).

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6. Insert the screw (P/N 282392) through the clamp and tighten it in the threaded hole indicated by the red arrow in the illustration below.

7. Tighten the starter wiring harness nut and reallocate the red insulation cover shown in the illustrations below.

NOTE: Ensure that cover is correctly placed on starter electrode.

8. Insert the cable tie through the duct and the starter motor connector then tighten the cable tie. After tightening, cut the cable tie as shown in illustrations (following illustration sequence steps 1 through 4) below.

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9. Reconnect the power cable to the alternator on the proper site indicated by the red arrow (the picture does not show the cover in order to better display the procedure).

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10. Refit all the parts you have removed following the removal procedure in reverse order.

11. Procedure is completed

Entering A Warranty Claim

Fill in the relative Warranty Claims as follows:

Campaign Number 279

Warranty Code 24

Defect Code 063

Component Code 8.60.059

Operation Code 8.60.059.9 (4.20h)

Component Part Number See dedicated section

Vehicle Identification Numbers

Refer to pages 8 – 14 for the VIN list for USA and Canada.

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USA Vin List

ZAM56PPA9E1072839 ZAM56PPA7E1072886 ZAM56PPA1E1072933 ZAM56PPAXE1072980

ZAM56PPA5E1072840 ZAM56PPA9E1072887 ZAM56PPA3E1072934 ZAM56PPA1E1072981








ZAM56PPAXE1072848 ZAM56PPA8E1072895 ZAM56PPA2E1072942 ZAM56PPA6E1072989

ZAM56PPA1E1072849 ZAM56PPAXE1072896 ZAM56PPA4E1072943 ZAM56PPA2E1072990



ZAM56PPA1E1072852 ZAM56PPA5E1072899 ZAM56PPAXE1072946 ZAM56PPA8E1072993


























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ZAM56PPAXE1072882 ZAM56PPAXE1072929 ZAM56PPA8E1072976 ZAM56PPA0E1073023





































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ZAM56PPAXE1073062 ZAM56PPAXE1073109 ZAM56PPA8E1073156 ZAM56PPAXE1074938



ZAM56PPA5E1073065 ZAM56PPAXE1073112 ZAM56PPA3E1073159 ZAM56PPAXE1074941















ZAM56PPA1E1074956 ZAM56PPA8E1075117 ZAM56PPAXE1077841 ZAM56PPAXE1077919





















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ZAM56PPAXE1078343 ZAM56PPAXE1079380 ZAM56PPA7E1080373 ZAM56PPA0E1081865














ZAM56PPA7E1078364 ZAM56PPA5E1079710 ZAM56PPAXE1080397 ZAM56PPAXE1081906
















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ZAM56PPA2E1087571 ZAM56PPA2E1087618 ZAM56PPA5E1087628 ZAM56PPA4F1151305



ZAM56PPA8E1087591 ZAM56PPA2E1087621 ZAM56PPAXE1088922

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Canada Vins









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