CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles. The passenger side rear seat belt buckle may break under load, such as in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Risk
- If the seat belt buckle breaks in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger rear seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ09.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The passenger-side rear seat belt buckle in certain 2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles may break when loaded, such as during a crash. The vehicles therefore do not meet federal seat belt performance requirements.
If the buckle breaks in a crash, the rear passenger will not be properly restrained, which raises the risk of injury. Owners should not wait for the recall letter to act.
Porsche will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the passenger rear seat belt buckle free of charge. You can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 (Porsche recall number AJ09). You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Porsche Cayenne | 2019 |
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