Maserati recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Levante vehicles. The engine software may cause the transmission to shift to neutral, or the engine to shut down, when the vehicle speed is approximately two miles per hour.
What could happen
If the transmission unexpectedly shifts to neutral, or the engine shuts down, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 338.
Vehicles covered
- Maserati Levante S 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V936000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Maserati North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 28, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jan 6, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,514
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 1, 2016 to Dec 13, 2016
- Part
- Electrical system › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- 338
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.