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2018 Porsche Macan and Porsche Macan S recall: electrical system

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 16, 2018. It covers about 3 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3
reported
May 16, 2018
owners notified
Jul 27, 2018
related complaints
5

Electrical system

What is wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Porsche Macan S and Macan vehicles. These vehicles have a control unit that may fail and prevent safety-related functions such as driver display alerts and possibly impair drivability and post-crash functions.
Risk
Failure of the control unit may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ05.

Recall number 18V318000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about electrical problems.

Questions about recall 18V318000

Is there a recall on the 2018 Porsche Macan and Porsche Macan S electrical system?

Yes. Recall 18V318000, reported on May 16, 2018, covers about 3 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V318000?

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ05.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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