Porsche Recalls Macan and Panamera Models for Seat Belt Anchor Defect
Porsche is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan and Panamera models because a rear seat belt anchor screw may not be tightened properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
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 (seat belt anchor) that can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, which increases the risk of injury to occupants. This defect affects the structural integrity of the rear seat belt system in the specified vehicle models.
Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243 for more information. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.
The recalled product
- Product
- PORSCHE MACAN S, MACAN, MACAN TURBO, PANAMERA TURBO
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Belt System
- Affected units
- 37
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 (8)
- MACAN S
- MACAN
- MACAN TURBO
- PANAMERA TURBO
- PANAMERA 4
- PANAMERA 4 E-HYBRID
- PANAMERA 4 SPORT TURISMO
- MACAN SPORT EDITION
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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