NHTSA Recall 18V844000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V844000; Date: Nov. 28, 2018
if the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Porsche Cayenne; 2018 Porsche Cayenne; 2017 Porsche Macan; 2018 Porsche Macan; 2017 Porsche Macan Gts; 2017 Porsche Macan S; 2018 Porsche Macan S; 2017 Porsche Macan Turbo
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 142
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 27, 2019. owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. porsche's number for this recall is aj12.
Recall 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.
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