Defect Description For Recall
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) Is Recalling Certain 2015-2016 Macan S And Macan Turbo And 2017 Macan Gts Vehicles. The Passenger Occupant DeteCTIon Sensor Mat May Fail In The Front Passenger Seat, DeActivating The Front Passenger Air Bag. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
PORSCHE
Model Of Vehicle
MACAN S
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
17V133000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, If The Front Passenger Air Bag Does Not Deploy As Intended, The Front Passenger Has An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Porsche Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Sensor Mat And Seat Cushion, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began June 28, 2017. Owners May Contact Porsche Customer Service At 1-800-767-7243. Porsche’S Number For This Recall Is Ah02.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140304
End Of Manufacture
20150601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17871
Date Owners Notified
20170628
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170302
Make Campaign Number
AH02
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208