Component Description
EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20170206
End Date Of Manufacturing
20180508
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
142
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190110
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20181128
Record Creation Date
20181203
Regulation Part Number
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Summary
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.
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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Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Manufacturer
DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AG
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