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Porsche Panamera 4S Recall 18V388: Rear Suspension Links Can Detach, Affecting Handling

NHTSA campaign 18V388, reported June 13, 2018, 715 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The connecting links that attach the rear anti-roll bar can detach. When this happens, the surrounding suspension parts can be damaged and the vehicle's handling can change unexpectedly.

An unexpected change in handling can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should not wait to have the problem checked if they notice unusual handling or noises from the rear of the vehicle.

Porsche will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the rear anti-roll bar connecting links free of charge. Owners can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 with questions. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V388Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera Turbo Executive and 2018 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles. The connecting links may detach from the rear-axle anti-roll bar potentially damaging the surrounding suspension parts and affecting the vehicle's handling.
Risk
An unexpected change to the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting links for the anti-roll bar, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ06.
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 Panamera 4S20172018
Porsche Panamera 4S Executive2018
Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo2018
Porsche Panamera Turbo20172018
Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive20172018
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid2018
Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turi2018