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Porsche Macan Recall 16V680: Front Anti-Rollbar Links Can Shift, Causing Loss of Control

NHTSA campaign 16V680, reported September 20, 2016, 243 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain 2017 Porsche vehicles, the front anti-rollbar connecting links may move out of position. When this happens, the vehicle can oversteer in some driving conditions, meaning it may turn more sharply than the driver intends.

Oversteer can lead to a loss of vehicle control and increases the risk of a crash. Drivers should be aware of how their vehicle handles and take extra care in situations where the car feels unstable.

Porsche will notify affected owners, and dealers will inspect the front anti-rollbar links and replace them if necessary, at no cost to you. Check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 with recall number AG06.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V680Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the anti-rollbar connecting links may move out of position allowing the vehicle to oversteer in certain driving conditions.
Risk
Vehicle oversteer may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the front anti-rollbar links, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG06.
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.

Affected vehicles

Porsche Macan2017