Maserati Quattroporte Recall R/2005/028: Short Circuit May Occur On The Electrical Door Opening, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Feb 2005
- Launched
- 115
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2005/028
- DVSA reference
Maserati recalled Quattroporte vehicles built between 1 February 2004 and 1 February 2004. Due to a possible manufacturing defect there is a risk that the internal wiring harness of the door handle may short circuit and trigger the electrical door opening switch of the door. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the outside door handles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a possible manufacturing defect there is a risk that the internal wiring harness of the door handle may short circuit and trigger the electrical door opening switch of the door. This may result in the door opening without intervention although onboard software of the central locking does not allow this situation to occur over 6mph.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR ON THE ELECTRICAL DOOR OPENING Defect: Due to a possible manufacturing defect there is a risk that the internal wiring harness of the door handle may short circuit and trigger the electrical door opening switch of the door. This may result in the door opening without intervention although onboard software of the central locking does not allow this situation to occur over 6mph. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the outside door handles.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the door opening without intervention although onboard software of the central locking does not allow this situation to occur over 6mph.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the outside door handles.
Are You Affected?
Quattroporte built between 1 February 2004 and 1 February 2004 may be included. Maserati estimates 115 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Maserati, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Maserati.
- Book with any franchised Maserati dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2005/028. See how to get a Maserati recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 48 Maserati recalls in DVSA’s data. The Maserati recall launched before it was R/2004/053 on 29 Apr 2004, for possibility that the fuel hose may separate. The one launched after it was R/2005/076 on 13 Jun 2005, for steering rack sub-frame may crack. You can also see every Maserati recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/028, launched 18 February 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.