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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V841000·Announced 2018-11-28

Porsche Recalls 2018 Panamera Hybrid Models for Brake Line Corrosion

Porsche is recalling 2018 Panamera Hybrid models because front brake lines may corrode, potentially reducing braking performance 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 in the braking system that can reduce braking ability 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 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the brake lines installed on the front axle may corrode over time. This corrosion inside the line may affect front braking performance.

Reduced braking ability due to a corroded brake line can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 26, 2019. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake line and any damaged brake components free of charge.

Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ11. 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
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
112

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)

  • PANAMERA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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