CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
- Risk
- An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly at the factory. The anchor could come loose during a crash, which increases the risk of injury to rear passengers.
If your vehicle is included in this recall, the repair is free. An authorized Porsche dealer will replace and properly tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. You can also contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243, referencing recall APA9.
You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering your VIN on the NHTSA website or the Porsche owner portal. Schedule the repair with a dealer as soon as possible.
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