BEIJING - China's quality watchdog said on Monday that Italian luxury car maker Maserati has recalled 25 vehicles imported to the Chinese mainland due to a defective generator wiring harness.

The recall, which began Monday, includes 25 Maserati Quattroporte V8 models produced between April 10 and July 1 this year, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said in a statement.

The statement said the vehicles contain defects in the generator wiring harness, which may cause flameout and lead to safety problems.

Ferrari Maserati Cars International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. will offer free replacement of the defective generator wiring harness.