01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2016 Porsche Macan Turbo recall campaigns
NHTSA 21V131000
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Report received
- March 3, 2021
- Potential units
- 39,547campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: October 25, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
NHTSA 17V289000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- May 3, 2017
- Potential units
- 51,497campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Macan S and Macan Turbo vehicles, and 2017 Macan, Macan Turbo with the Performance Package, and Macan GTS vehicles. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flanges, replacing any that are cracked. Flanges that aren't cracked will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH06.
Owner notification: July 19, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
NHTSA 17V133000
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Report received
- March 2, 2017
- Potential units
- 17,871campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.".
Why it matters: 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.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: June 28, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
NHTSA 15V717000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- October 30, 2015
- Potential units
- 21,835campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Macan S vehicles manufactured March 27, 2014, to October 27, 2015, and 2015-2016 Macan Turbo vehicles manufactured March 5, 2014, to October 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have a low pressure fuel line in the engine compartment that may leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved low pressure fuel line, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Porsche mailed an interim notification to owners on November 9, 2015 and will mail a second notice when parts are available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AF06.
Owner notification: May 4, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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