MASERATI LEVANTE S 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V936000

Make Model Year
MASERATI LEVANTE S 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-01-06 2016-12-28 2016-12-28

Production Dates: 2016-07-01 - 2016-12-13

Manufacturers Involved: Maserati North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 338

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1514

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 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.