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HighNHTSA·21V608000·Announced 2021-08-04

2021 Porsche Taycan Seat Belt Retractor Defect May Prevent Child Restraint Securing

Porsche is recalling certain 2021 Taycan models because the seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, preventing child restraint systems from securing properly during a crash.

What this means for you

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: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting child restraint system functionality, a critical safety system. However, the source does not report any actual injuries or deaths, and no NHTSA Class I classification is provided. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury are scored as High.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan vehicles due to a defect in the rear seat belt automatic locking retractors. The retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent child restraint systems from securing properly in the vehicle.

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury to child passengers during a crash. This recall addresses a non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, which establishes requirements for occupant crash protection.

Owners are advised to contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule service. Dealers will inspect and replace the affected seat belt assemblies free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021. Consumers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE 911, PANAMERA, PANAMERA 4S, PANAMERA 4 E-HYBRID
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt System
Hazard
Affected units
4,924

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)

  • 911
  • PANAMERA
  • PANAMERA 4S
  • PANAMERA 4 E-HYBRID
  • PANAMERA TURBO S
  • PANAMERA GTS
  • TAYCAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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