MASERATI 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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…

Recall #: 16V936000

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Maserati recalled Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Levante vehicles. The ….

MASERATI 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE was recalled by Maserati in December 28, 2016. Reason: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Levante vehicles. The engine software may …. Remedy: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software, free of…. Verify recall #16V936000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Maserati issued this NHTSA recall-Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Levante vehicles. The engine software may ….

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agency class: December 28, 2016
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #16V936000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

If the transmission unexpectedly shifts to neutral, or the engine shuts down, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

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 Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	16V936000
Date reported	December 28, 2016
Date initiated	December 28, 2016
Recalling firm	Maserati
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. The recall began on January 6,…

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on December 28, 2016. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16V936000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Similar severity · nearest report date

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