The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V680000·Announced 2016-09-20

Porsche Recalls 2017 Macan Models Due to Front Suspension Defect

Porsche is recalling 2017 Macan models because front anti-rollbar links may move out of position, causing oversteer and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and crash risk, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2017 Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the front suspension where the anti-rollbar connecting links may move out of position. This issue can allow the vehicle to oversteer in certain driving conditions.

The potential consequence of this defect is a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries, fatalities, or property damage associated with this defect.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the front anti-rollbar links free of charge. The recall began in January 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE MACAN
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
243

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MACAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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