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NHTSARecalled 2017-03-02

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Is my product affected?

2015 PORSCHE MACAN S; 2016 PORSCHE MACAN S; 2015 PORSCHE MACAN TURBO; 2016 PORSCHE MACAN TURBO; 2017 PORSCHE MACAN GTS

  • Brand PORSCHE

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Porsche Cars North America is recalling certain 2015-2016 Macan S and Macan Turbo models and 2017 Macan GTS vehicles because the passenger occupant detection sensor mat in the front passenger seat may fail, which could deactivate the front passenger air bag. If the air bag does not deploy during a crash, the front passenger faces an increased risk of injury.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion at no charge. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to arrange service. Porsche's recall number is AH02. The recall began on June 28, 2017.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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