2017-2018 Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Macan and others recall: equipment
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 28, 2018. It covers about 142 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 142
- reported
- Nov 28, 2018
- owners notified
- Jan 10, 2019
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.
Recall number 18V844000
Affected vehicles
- Porsche Cayenne 2017-2018 20172018
- Porsche Macan 2017-2018 20172018
- Porsche Macan GTS 2017 2017
- Porsche Macan S 2017-2018 20172018
- Porsche Macan Turbo 2017 2017
Questions about recall 18V844000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2018 Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Macan and others equipment?
Yes. Recall 18V844000, reported on November 28, 2018, covers about 142 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V844000?
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.
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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