NHTSA Recall # | 160189 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V521000 |
MFG Compaign # | 387 |
Manufacturer | Maserati North America, Inc. |
Supplier | MASERATI |
Brand | MASERATI |
Model | LEVANTE |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Date of notification | 20/08/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/07/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/02/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/07/19 |
Report created | 12/07/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 427 |
Defect summary | Maserati north america, inc. (maserati) is recalling certain 2019 levante vehicles equipped with full led headlights with adaptive front lighting system (afls). The headlights may be misadjusted above the maximum height allowed, possibly impairing other driver's visibility on the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." |
Consequence summary | Affecting the visibility of oncoming traffic can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the headlights, free of charge. The recall began august 20, 2019. Owners may contact maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 387. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |