2018 PORSCHE MACAN RECALL - #21V131000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : SENSOR : OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION : FRONT PASSENGER
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Macan, Macan Turbo Kits, Macan GTS, 2015-2018 Macan S, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seat.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 PORSCHE MACAN |
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| Manufacturer |
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/3/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/25/2021 |
| # Affected |
39,547 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER |
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| Description |
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Macan, Macan Turbo Kits, Macan GTS, 2015-2018 Macan S, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seat. |
| Consequences |
The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA2. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2018 PORSCHE MACAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2018 PORSCHE MACAN Recall for EQUIPMENT
2018 PORSCHE MACAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jan 04, 2022 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools information for a map service update for PCM4 and PCM5.
Dec 06, 2021 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information for recall campaign AMA2 - replacing seat occupancy detection system for passenger seat.
Dec 06, 2021 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information on WMM7 - replacing VTS control unit.
Dec 06, 2021 - 220000 SEATS
Information for recall campaign AMA2 - replacing seat occupancy detection system for passenger seat.
Dec 06, 2021 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
Installation and conversion instructions for retrofitting loading sill guard.
View all Technical Service Bulletins
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