NHTSA recall 17V-133 (17V133000)
air bags recall reported March 2, 2017 - about 17,871 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V133000
- Also written as
- 17V-133
- Manufacturer number
- AH02
- Reported
- March 2, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~17,871
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Macan S and Macan Turbo and 2017 Macan GTS vehicles. The passenger occupant detection sensor mat may fail in the front passenger seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH02.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-133 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.