Electrical system: software
- Component
- Electrical system: software
- Manufacturer
- Maserati North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 3,291
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2017-03-13
- Owners notified
- 2017-03-31
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
If the transmission shifts into neutral unexpectedly or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.