Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Maserati North America, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20160701
End Date Of Manufacturing
20161213
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1514
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20170106
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Maserati North America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20161228
Record Creation Date
20161228
Regulation Part Number
Defect 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 Summary
If the transmission unexpectedly shifts to neutral, or the engine shuts down, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.