Maserati Quattroporte Recall R/2015/207: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Oct 2015
- Launched
- 13
- vehicles in the UK
- 279
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Maserati recalled Quattroporte vehicles built between 15 March 2013 and 8 January 2015. Due to incorrect installation the power lead from the alternator to the starter motor may become damaged. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the alternator to starter motor loom. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to incorrect installation the power lead from the alternator to the starter motor may become damaged. This may cause the engine to stall and in extreme cases cause a fire in the engine compartment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: Due to incorrect installation the power lead from the alternator to the starter motor may become damaged. This may cause the engine to stall and in extreme cases cause a fire in the engine compartment. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the alternator to starter motor loom.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the engine to stall and in extreme cases cause a fire in the engine compartment.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the alternator to starter motor loom.
Are You Affected?
Quattroporte built between 15 March 2013 and 8 January 2015 may be included. Maserati estimates 13 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 campaign code 279 or the DVSA reference R/2015/207. 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/2013/061 on 20 May 2013, for loss of vehicle control. The one launched after it was R/2015/221 on 16 Nov 2015, for right hand door may open unexpectedly. You can also see every Maserati recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/207, launched 30 October 2015. 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.