MASERATI LEVANTE 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V161000

Make Model Year
MASERATI LEVANTE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-03-31 2017-03-13 2017-03-15

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

Manufacturers Involved: Maserati North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 10338

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3291

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Maserati North America, Inc. "Maserati" is recalling certain 2017 Levante vehicles. Due to an engine software problem, at slow speeds such as stop-and-go traffic, the transmission may unexpectedly shift into neutral or the engine may shut off.

Consequence

If the transmission shifts into neutral unexpectedly or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.

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.