PORSCHE MACAN 2017: SUSPENSION:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V680000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE MACAN 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-07 2016-09-20 2016-09-20

Production Dates: 2016-07-30 - 2016-08-05

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: AG06

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 243

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "Porsche" is recalling certain model year 2017 Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the anti-rollbar connecting links may move out of position allowing the vehicle to oversteer in certain driving conditions.

Consequence

Vehicle oversteer may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the front anti-rollbar links, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG06.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.