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2017-2018 Porsche Panamera recall: electric power assist system

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 19, 2018. It covers about 17,667 vehicles.

vehicles affected
17,667
reported
Dec 19, 2018
owners notified
Mar 21, 2019

Steering: electric power assist system

What is wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, and Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo vehicles. A software failure may result in an intermittent loss of electric power steering assist.
Risk
An intermittent loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power steering control unit, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ13.

Recall number 18V898000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 18V898000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera electric power assist system?

Yes. Recall 18V898000, reported on December 19, 2018, covers about 17,667 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V898000?

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power steering control unit, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ13.

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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