2015 Porsche Macan S | 2016 Porsche Macan S | 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo | 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo | 2017 Porsche Macan Gts — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Published March 3, 2017 · Recall initiated: March 2, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V133000, published March 3, 2017 and initiated March 2, 2017. Recalling firm: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.; 2015 Porsche Macan S | 2016 Porsche Macan S | 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo | 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo | 2017 Porsche Macan Gts — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification.
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Model
- MACAN S
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 PORSCHE MACAN S | 2016 PORSCHE MACAN S | 2015 PORSCHE MACAN TURBO | 2016 PORSCHE MACAN TURBO | 2017 PORSCHE MACAN GTS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Porsche Macan S | 2016 Porsche Macan S | 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo | 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo | 2017 Porsche Macan Gts — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V133000 on March 3, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PORSCHE. Model: MACAN S.