2018 PORSCHE MACAN GTS 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 GTS |
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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 |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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Sep 02, 2021 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.
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