NHTSA recall 18V-388 (18V388000)
suspension recall reported June 13, 2018 - about 715 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V388000
- Also written as
- 18V-388
- Manufacturer number
- AJ06
- Reported
- June 13, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~715
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera Turbo Executive and 2018 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles. The connecting links may detach from the rear-axle anti-roll bar potentially damaging the surrounding suspension parts and affecting the vehicle's handling.
Why it is dangerous
An unexpected change to the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting links for the anti-roll bar, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ06.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-388 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 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.