Maserati Levante Recall R/2018/179: Possible Incorrect Welding, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Jun 2018
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 369
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Maserati recalled Levante vehicles built between 4 December 2017 and 4 December 2017. Possible incorrect welding due to human error of the 4 sections of the front engine under frame. The dealer will inspect the welded points if welding Is defective replacement of the front sub-frame required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible incorrect welding due to human error of the 4 sections of the front engine under frame. This has been caused by an interruption in the welding process Possible brake of the welds Sub-frame can lost the correct alignment and the vehicle could lose the stability.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE INCORRECT WELDING Defect: Possible incorrect welding due to human error of the 4 sections of the front engine under frame. This has been caused by an interruption in the welding process Possible brake of the welds Sub-frame can lost the correct alignment and the vehicle could lose the stability Remedy: Inspection of the welded points if welding Is defective replacement of the front sub-frame required
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible incorrect welding.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the welded points if welding Is defective replacement of the front sub-frame required.
Are You Affected?
Levante built between 4 December 2017 and 4 December 2017 may be included. Maserati estimates 1 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.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Maserati.
- Book with any franchised Maserati dealer, quoting the campaign code 369 or the DVSA reference R/2018/179. See how to get a Maserati recall fixed.
- 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/2018/028 on 30 Jan 2018, for loss of engine power. The one launched after it was R/2019/042 on 5 Feb 2019, for possible leak may occur in the fuel line at the quick release connector. You can also see every Maserati recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/179, launched 11 June 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- 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.