Maserati MC Stradale Recall R/2012/043: Seat Belt Warning Light Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2012/043, campaign code 201. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
29 Mar 2012
Launched
4
vehicles in the UK
201
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Maserati recalled MC Stradale vehicles. The seat belt warning lamp could illuminate even if the seat belts are correctly fastened causing distraction to the driver. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace both the front seat belt buckle branches. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The seat belt warning lamp could illuminate even if the seat belts are correctly fastened causing distraction to the driver.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION Defect: The seat belt warning lamp could illuminate even if the seat belts are correctly fastened causing distraction to the driver. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace both the front seat belt buckle branches.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause distraction to the driver.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace both the front seat belt buckle branches.

Are You Affected?

MC Stradale may be included. Maserati estimates 4 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Maserati, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Maserati.
  2. Book with any franchised Maserati dealer, quoting the campaign code 201 or the DVSA reference R/2012/043. See how to get a Maserati recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 48 Maserati recalls in DVSA’s data. The Maserati recall launched before it was R/2012/015 on 8 Feb 2012, for rear side/brake lights may fail. The one launched after it was R/2012/128 on 22 Oct 2012, for incorrect warning lights may be displayed. You can also see every Maserati recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and seat belt recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2012/043, launched 29 March 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.