PORSCHE CAYENNE 2017: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V844000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE CAYENNE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-01-10 2018-11-28 2018-12-03

Production Dates: 2017-02-06 - 2018-05-08

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: AJ12

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 142

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

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.