2017 Maserati Levante Review

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Engine and engine cooling:engine

Recall Number: 

17V161000

Manufactured from: 

2016-07-01 to 2016-12-13

Number of vehicles affected: 

3299

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.

Defect Consequence: 

If the transmission shifts into neutral unexpectedly or if the engine shuts down without warning, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-201-510-2369.

Electrical system:wiring

Recall Number: 

17V046000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

342

Manufactured from: 

2013-06-01 to 2016-12-31

Number of vehicles affected: 

39381

Defect Description: 

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Quattroporte, Ghibli, and Levante vehicles. Adjusting the front seats may cause the seat wiring harness to rub, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Defect Consequence: 

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, replacing the seat wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 21, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-201-510-2369. Maserati's number for this recall is 342.

Electrical system: software

Recall Number: 

16V936000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

338

Manufactured from: 

2016-07-01 to 2016-12-13

Number of vehicles affected: 

1515

Defect Description: 

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Levante S 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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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 1-201-816-2638. Maserati's number for this recall is 338.

Back over prevention: camera system

Recall Number: 

16V839000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

327

Manufactured from: 

2016-07-01 to 2016-11-14

Number of vehicles affected: 

7481

Defect Description: 

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain model year 2017 Quattroporte, Ghible, and Levante vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to November 14, 2016. In temperatures below freezing, the entertainment telematics module (ETM) may place itself in a protection mode, disabling the back-up camera.

Defect Consequence: 

If the back-up camera is inoperable, it may be more difficult for the operator to see people or objects behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Corrective Action: 

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the ETM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2016. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-201-510-2369. Maserati's number for this recall is 327.