MASERATI LEVANTE 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Make : MASERATI Model : LEVANTE Year : 2017
Build Dates : 2016-07-01 - 2017-02-20
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V936000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-01-06 Date Received by ODI: 2016-12-28 Date Added to Database: 2016-12-28
Manufacturers Involved: Maserati North America, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 338
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3299
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      If the transmission unexpectedly shifts to neutral, or the engine shuts down, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      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 1-201-816-2638. Maserati's number for this recall is 338.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.