Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles
— Recall Campaign #18V751000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles. The passenger side rear seat belt buckle may break under load, such as in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 415 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V751000
| Manufacturer: | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 24, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V751000 |
| Units affected: | 415 |
- Description:
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles. The passenger side rear seat belt buckle may break under load, such as in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Consequeces:
- If the seat belt buckle breaks in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger rear seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ09.
- 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.