Maserati Quattroporte V8 [Photo / Maserati.com]

BEIJING -- The quality watchdog on Friday announced that Italian luxury car maker Maserati has recalled 319 vehicles on the Chinese mainland due to defective wiring.

The recall includes Maserati Quattroporte V8 models produced between March 22, 2013 and Oct 11, 2014, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said in a statement.

The statement said defects in the generator wiring harness may cause the generator to stall or flameout.

Maserati (China) Cars Trading Co Ltd will replace the defective part for free.