Porsche Recalls 2017-2018 Panamera Models Due to Rear Suspension Defect

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, and 2018 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles. The recall involves 715 vehicles in total.

The defect involves connecting links that may detach from the rear-axle anti-roll bar. This detachment can potentially damage surrounding suspension parts and affect the vehicle's handling. An unexpected change to the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting links for the anti-roll bar free of charge. The recall began on October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ06. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product

PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO S E-HYBRID, PANAMERA 4S EXECUTIVE, PANAMERA TURBO SPORT TURI, PANAMERA 4S

Brand

PORSCHE

Manufacturer

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Category

Vehicle — Suspension

Hazard

• suspension-failure
• loss-of-control

Affected units

715

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