CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles. The brake lines installed on the front axle may corrode over time. Corrosion inside the line may affect the front braking performance.
- Risk
- Braking ability that is reduced due to a corroded brake line can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake line, and any damaged brake components, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ11.
- 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
Some 2018 Porsche Panamera hybrid vehicles may have front axle brake lines that corrode over time. Corrosion inside a line can reduce front braking performance.
Reduced braking ability increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, Porsche will notify you, and an authorized dealer will replace the brake line and any damaged brake components free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. You can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 and reference recall AJ11.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected and still needs the repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Porsche Panamera | 2018 |
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