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SevereNHTSA·17V133000·Announced 2017-03-02

Porsche Recalls Macan Models Due to Passenger Air Bag Sensor Defect

Porsche is recalling 2015-2017 Macan models because a faulty sensor may deactivate the front passenger air bag, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (air bag sensor failure) that results in non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and poses a significant injury risk in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2016 Macan S and Macan Turbo vehicles, as well as 2017 Macan GTS vehicles. The recall involves approximately 17,871 vehicles.

The defect involves the passenger occupant detection sensor mat in the front passenger seat, which may fail and deactivate the front passenger air bag. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." If the air bag does not deploy as intended during a crash, the front passenger faces an increased risk of injury.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 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 S, MACAN TURBO, MACAN GTS
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / Occupant Protection
Hazard
Affected units
17,871

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 (3)

  • MACAN S
  • MACAN TURBO
  • MACAN GTS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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