NHTSA Campaign 18V844000

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Issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Reported Nov 28, 2018 · 142 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PORSCHE CAYENNE 2017 142
PORSCHE CAYENNE 2018 142
PORSCHE MACAN 2017 142
PORSCHE MACAN 2018 142
PORSCHE MACAN GTS 2017 142
PORSCHE MACAN S 2017 142
PORSCHE MACAN S 2018 142
PORSCHE MACAN TURBO 2017 142

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V844000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.