Porsche Macan recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 20, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalls 2017 Porsche Macan

Recall number

16V680000

Brand / firm

Porsche

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 243 units

Why it was recalled

Vehicle oversteer may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the anti-rollbar connecting links may move out of position allowing the vehicle to oversteer in certain driving conditions.

What to do

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the front anti-rollbar links, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG06.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.