PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 E-HYBRID 2018: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V443000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 E-HYBRID 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-08-14 2023-06-26 2023-06-26

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: APA9

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 37

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "Porsche" is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.

Consequence

An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.

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.nhtsa.gov.