
WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 12, 2018 – (Motor Sports Newswire) –
Porsche Recall: Rear Axle Anti-Roll Bar Connecting Link may Detach
An unexpected change to the vehicle’s handling can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V388000
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Components: SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 715
Make | Model | Model Year(s) |
PORSCHE | PANAMERA 4S | 2017 – 2018 |
PORSCHE | PANAMERA 4S EXECUTIVE | 2018 |
PORSCHE | PANAMERA 4S SPORT TURISMO | 2018 |
PORSCHE | PANAMERA TURBO | 2017 – 2018 |
PORSCHE | PANAMERA TURBO EXECUTIVE | 2017 – 2018 |
PORSCHE | PANAMERA TURBO S E-HYBRID | 2018 |
PORSCHE | PANAMERA TURBO SPORT TURISMO | 2018 |
Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera Turbo Executive and 2018 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles. The connecting links may detach from the rear-axle anti-roll bar potentially damaging the surrounding suspension parts and affecting the vehicle’s handling.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting links for the anti-roll bar, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche’s number for this recall is AJ06.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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