NHTSA recall 18V-844 (18V844000)
equipment recall reported November 28, 2018 - about 142 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V844000
- Also written as
- 18V-844
- Manufacturer number
- AJ12
- Reported
- November 28, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~142
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-844 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.