Maserati Levante Recall R/2021/388: Exhaust Active Valve Cable May Short Circuit Due To Contact With The Exhaust System, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Oct 2021
- Launched
- 56
- vehicles in the UK
- 444
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Maserati recalled Levante vehicles built between 24 August 2021 and 16 September 2021. Exhaust active valve cable may short circuit due to contact with the exhaust system. The dealer will check cable layout reposition and repair if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Exhaust active valve cable may short circuit due to contact with the exhaust system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: EXHAUST ACTIVE VALVE CABLE MAY SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM Defect: Exhaust active valve cable may short circuit due to contact with the exhaust system. Remedy: Check cable layout reposition and repair if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: exhaust active valve cable may short circuit due to contact with the exhaust system.
The Fix
The dealer will check cable layout reposition and repair if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Levante built between 24 August 2021 and 16 September 2021 may be included. Maserati estimates 56 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 444 or the DVSA reference R/2021/388. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| LevantePossible gearbox electrical cable contact with catalyst thermal shield | Low | R/2022/189 | |
| LevanteElectrical connections of 48 volt power system might not be properly tightened | Low | R/2022/188 | |
| LevanteSupply cables for the 48 volt battery system have an incorrect tightening torque | Low | R/2022/159 | |
| LevanteThe tail lamp may start flickering when receiving a voltage close to the maximum (16V) | Book soon | R/2022/138 | |
| Ghibli, LevanteWrong type variant version on statutory plate | Low | R/2021/441 |
This is one of 48 Maserati recalls in DVSA’s data. The Maserati recall launched before it was R/2021/195 on 28 Apr 2021, for the electronic power steering function may not be available. The one launched after it was R/2021/389 on 12 Oct 2021, for incorrect automatic tightening of an electrical cable on production. You can also see every Maserati recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/388, launched 12 October 2021. 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.