Maserati Levante 2017: Risk of Transmission Shifts or Engine Shutdown
Maserati is recalling 2017 Levante vehicles with a potential transmission shift to neutral or engine shutdown at low speeds, risking crashes. Owners will receive free software updates.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the transmission unexpectedly shifts to neutral, or the engine shuts down, there is an increased risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Maserati is recalling certain 2017 Levante vehicles because a software issue can cause the transmission to shift to neutral or the engine to shut down while driving at low speeds, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Maserati for a free software update to fix the problem. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226193-maserati-levante-2017-risk-of-transmission-shifts-or-engine-shutdown.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226193-maserati-levante-2017-risk-of-transmission-shifts-or-engine-shutdown · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V936000
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“Maserati Levante 2017: Risk of Transmission Shifts or Engine Shutdown.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226193-maserati-levante-2017-risk-of-transmission-shifts-or-engine-shutdown. Based on NHTSA recall #16V936000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V936000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's engine software can cause the transmission to shift to neutral or the engine to shut down when the car is moving at about two miles per hour. This could lead to a crash if the driver loses control of the vehicle.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Maserati Levante vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles at low speeds may be at higher risk of a crash if the transmission shifts unexpectedly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Maserati Levante vehicles. The recall started on January 6, 2017, and affects specific models with the engine software issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Maserati
Owners should call Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737 to schedule a free software update.
What NHTSA says 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.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V936000 (December 28, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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