MASERATI LEVANTE 2021: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V703000

Make Model Year
MASERATI LEVANTE 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-10-15 2021-09-10 2021-09-10

Manufacturers Involved: Maserati North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 434

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 701

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Summary

Maserati North America, Inc. "Maserati" is recalling certain 2021 Levante, Quattroporte, and Ghibli vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 434.

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.nhtsa.gov.