NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11031365: 2021-2026 Maserati Mc20

Official manufacturer communication context for 2021-2026 Maserati Mc20, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11031365 summary graphic for 2021-2026 Maserati Mc20
11031365NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
3affected product rows
80/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

This decision follows the identification of potential Drive Mode Selector (DSCM) malfunctions observed on some vehicles after the execution of the RU 819 software update, which is currently under in-depth technical investigation by HQ. Effective immediately! Rapid Update #819 MC20 BCM SW Update has been temporarily suspended

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
MaseratiMc202021-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
MaseratiMc20 Cielo2023-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
MaseratiMc20 Pura2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11031365?

This decision follows the identification of potential Drive Mode Selector (DSCM) malfunctions observed on some vehicles after the execution of the RU 819 software update, which is currently under in-depth technical investigation by HQ. Effective immediately! Rapid Update #819 MC20 BCM SW Update has been temporarily suspended

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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