Maserati Levante, Quattroporte, Ghibli recall: Possible short circuit of driver seat wiring
- What's wrong
- Some vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect driver seat wiring harness layout which can cause the seat wiring harness to rub against metal points on the seat/seat frame assembly through normal seat adjustment operation. Over time this can lead to an inoperative seat…
- What to do
- Contact a Maserati dealer to book the free repair. Replace 2 seat circuit breakers with 25 amp mini-fuses check harness apply protective barrier and reposition if undamaged. If damaged replace harness and then ensure repositioned and protective barrier applied.
What’s wrong
Some vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect driver seat wiring harness layout which can cause the seat wiring harness to rub against metal points on the seat/seat frame assembly through normal seat adjustment operation. Over time this can lead to an inoperative seat adjustment system and in rare cases a potential risk of fire due to an electrical short to ground between the seat wiring harness and the seat adjustment motor assembly.
The fix
Replace 2 seat circuit breakers with 25 amp mini-fuses check harness apply protective barrier and reposition if undamaged. If damaged replace harness and then ensure repositioned and protective barrier applied.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levante | 7 Feb 2013 | 24 Nov 2016 | 3,844 |
| Quattroporte | 7 Feb 2013 | 24 Nov 2016 | 3,844 |
| Ghibli | 7 Feb 2013 | 24 Nov 2016 | 3,844 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 10 July 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.