NHTSA recall 16V936000
Electrical system › Software
Maserati Levante S
Reported Dec 28, 20161,514 vehicles affectedMaserati North America, Inc.Maker’s number 338Built Jul 1, 2016 – Dec 13, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
If the transmission unexpectedly shifts to neutral, or the engine shuts down, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The 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.