NHTSA recall 18V-898 (18V898000)
steering recall reported December 19, 2018 - about 17,667 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V898000
- Also written as
- 18V-898
- Manufacturer number
- AJ13
- Reported
- December 19, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~17,667
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, and Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo vehicles. A software failure may result in an intermittent loss of electric power steering assist.
Why it is dangerous
An intermittent loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power steering control unit, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ13.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-898 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.