Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V133000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V133000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2016 macan s and macan turbo and 2017 macan gts vehicles Includes 17,871 affected units, Front Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy/FMVSS 208, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015-2016 macan s and macan turbo and 2017 macan gts vehicles

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V133000
Report Received Date: 2017-03-02T00:00:00
Subject: Front passenger air bag may not deploy/fmvss 208
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 17,871

Details

MFR Campaign Number: AH02
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 82.8

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NHTSA ID: 17V133000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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