Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan Sport Edition and others: Anchorage

Date

June 26, 2023

Filed by

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Vehicles

Porsche Macan (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020); Porsche Macan S (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020); Porsche Macan Sport Edition (2018); Porsche Macan Turbo (2018, 2020); Porsche Panamera 4 (2018, 2020); Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (2018); Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo (2019); Porsche Panamera Turbo (2017)

Component

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage

Description of the defect

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.

Potentially affected

37

What can happen

An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Aug. 14, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

APA9

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Fastening screw · Lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screw (left and right) · N91209801

Recall number

23V443000

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.