Maserati Levante Recall R/2021/389: Incorrect Automatic Tightening Of An Electrical Cable On Production, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2021/389, campaign code 441. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
12 Oct 2021
Launched
3
vehicles in the UK
441
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Maserati recalled Levante vehicles built between 13 July 2021 and 22 September 2021. Incorrect automatic tightening of an electrical cable on production. The dealer will check and retighten the connection. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Incorrect automatic tightening of an electrical cable on production.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: INCORRECT AUTOMATIC TIGHTENING OF AN ELECTRICAL CABLE ON PRODUCTION Defect: Incorrect automatic tightening of an electrical cable on production. Remedy: Check and retighten the connection.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect automatic tightening of an electrical cable on production.

The Fix

The dealer will check and retighten the connection.

Are You Affected?

Levante built between 13 July 2021 and 22 September 2021 may be included. Maserati estimates 3 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 441 or the DVSA reference R/2021/389. 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?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
LevantePossible gearbox electrical cable contact with catalyst thermal shieldLowR/2022/189
LevanteElectrical connections of 48 volt power system might not be properly tightenedLowR/2022/188
LevanteSupply cables for the 48 volt battery system have an incorrect tightening torqueLowR/2022/159
LevanteThe tail lamp may start flickering when receiving a voltage close to the maximum (16V)Book soonR/2022/138
Ghibli, LevanteWrong type variant version on statutory plateLowR/2021/441

This is one of 48 Maserati recalls in DVSA’s data. The Maserati recall launched before it was R/2021/388 on 12 Oct 2021, for exhaust active valve cable may short circuit due to contact with the exhaust system. The one launched after it was R/2021/406 on 15 Nov 2021, for possible fuel leakage in engine bay. You can also see every Maserati recall and all recalls launched in 2021.


Source: DVSA recall R/2021/389, launched 12 October 2021. 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.