NHTSA recall 18V-318 (18V318000)
electrical system recall reported May 16, 2018 - about 3 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V318000
- Also written as
- 18V-318
- Manufacturer number
- AJ05
- Reported
- May 16, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~3
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Porsche Macan S and Macan vehicles. These vehicles have a control unit that may fail and prevent safety-related functions such as driver display alerts and possibly impair drivability and post-crash functions.
Why it is dangerous
Failure of the control unit may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ05.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-318 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.