Maserati Recall 18V173000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine

NHTSA recall 18V173000 · announced March 14, 2018 · filed by Maserati North America, Inc. · 9,044 units affected

The problem

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Quattroporte vehicles equipped with V6 engines and Maserati Ghibli vehicles. Due to an engine software problem, at slow speeds such as stop-and-go traffic, the transmission may unexpectedly shift into neutral or park, or the engine may shut off.

The risk

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

What to do

Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the software for the engine control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 365.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2017 Maserati Ghibli
• 2017 Maserati Quattroporte

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.