PORSCHE MACAN 2018: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V844000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PORSCHE | MACAN | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-01-10 | 2018-11-28 | 2018-12-03 |
Production Dates: 2017-06-20 - 2018-03-15
Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: AJ12
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 142
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
