Porsche Cars Recalls Porsche Models Equiped With Optional Ski Bag

November 28, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V844000

Incorrect Thread may Allow Ski Bag to Detach

If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V844000

Manufacturer Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 142

Summary

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.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 27, 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.

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