Recall 18V844000: 2017–2018 Porsche Cayenne and 4 other models

Report received

Nov 28, 2018

Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected

142vehicles

Model years

2017–2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 Porsche Cayenne18 complaints
• 2018 Porsche Cayenne13 complaints
• 2017 Porsche Macan63 complaints
• 2018 Porsche Macan35 complaints
• 2017 Porsche Macan GTS1 complaints
• 2017 Porsche Macan S5 complaints
• 2018 Porsche Macan S1 complaints
• 2017 Porsche Macan Turbo2 complaints