Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Macan vehicles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #14V470000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Macan vehicles manufactured March 6, 2014, to April 26, 2014. During manufacturing, the brake booster may have been damaged during installation.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 7 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V470000
| Manufacturer: | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 01, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V470000 |
| Units affected: | 7 |
- Description:
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Macan vehicles manufactured March 6, 2014, to April 26, 2014. During manufacturing, the brake booster may have been damaged during installation.
- Consequeces:
- If the brake booster was damaged during installation, the vacuum in the brake booster may drop when the brakes are actuated, resulting in a reduced brake force boost, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-545-8039. Porsche's number for this recall is AE02.
- 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.