Porsche Cayenne recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 24, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalls 2019 Porsche Cayenne

Recall number

18V751000

Brand / firm

Porsche

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 415 units

Why it was recalled

If the seat belt buckle breaks in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

What was recalled

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles. The passenger side rear seat belt buckle may break under load, such as in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

What to do

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger rear seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ09.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.