Electrical system: softwareRecall 18V-173 · Maserati vehicles
Maserati North America, Inc. recall 18V-173 covers 9,044 Maserati vehicles for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V173000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 19, 2016 to July 31, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.