Recall 17V-133
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalled the 2017 Porsche Macan GTS and 2 other models: Air bags (sensor, occupant classification).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-133
- Reported
- March 2, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 17,871 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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."
The risk
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.
The fix
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-[removed]. Porsche's number for this recall is AH02.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Porsche Macan GTS 2017
- Porsche Macan S 2015 to 2016
- Porsche Macan Turbo 2015 to 2016