The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V936000·Announced 2016-12-28

Maserati Recalls 2017 Levante S for Engine Software Defect

Maserati is recalling 2017 Levante S vehicles because engine software may cause the transmission to shift to neutral or the engine to shut down at low speeds.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of power/steering control) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Maserati North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Maserati Levante S vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the engine software that may cause the transmission to shift to neutral or the engine to shut down when the vehicle is traveling at approximately two miles per hour.

If the transmission unexpectedly shifts to neutral or the engine shuts down, there is an increased risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MASERATI LEVANTE S
Brand
MASERATI
Manufacturer
Maserati North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
1,514

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • LEVANTE S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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