The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V388000·Announced 2018-06-13

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

Porsche is recalling 715 Panamera vehicles because rear anti-roll bar links may detach, potentially affecting handling and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear suspension) that can affect handling and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

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
Affected units
715

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 (7)

  • PANAMERA TURBO S E-HYBRID
  • PANAMERA 4S EXECUTIVE
  • PANAMERA TURBO SPORT TURI
  • PANAMERA 4S
  • PANAMERA TURBO
  • PANAMERA TURBO EXECUTIVE
  • PANAMERA 4S SPORT TURISMO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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