Porsche Macan GTS, Macan S, Macan Turbo: Occupant classification

Date

March 2, 2017

Filed by

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Vehicles

Porsche Macan GTS (2017); Porsche Macan S (2015, 2016); Porsche Macan Turbo (2015, 2016)

Component

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Description of the 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."

Potentially affected

17871

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

June 28, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

AH02

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

208

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V133000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.