CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Certain Porsche vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag may have had the ski bag fastening strap sewn with incorrect thread. The strap seams can tear, leaving the ski bag unsecured.
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury to occupants. Owners of affected vehicles with the optional ski bag should have the ski bag inspected and replaced.
Dealers will replace the ski bags free of charge. Porsche will notify owners, or you can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Porsche Cayenne | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Porsche Macan | 20172018 |
| Porsche Macan GTS | 2017 |
| Porsche Macan S | 20172018 |
| Porsche Macan Turbo | 2017 |