NHTSA recall 23V-443 (23V443000)
seat belts recall reported June 26, 2023 - about 37 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V443000
- Also written as
- 23V-443
- Manufacturer number
- APA9
- Reported
- June 26, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~37
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
Why it is dangerous
An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-443 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.