NHTSA Recall 18V844000: Equipment
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 142 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Porsche Cayenne.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V844000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AJ12 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | November 28, 2018 |
| Owner notification | January 10, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V844000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche Cayenne | 2017, 2018 |
| Porsche Macan | 2017, 2018 |
| Porsche Macan GTS | 2017 |
| Porsche Macan S | 2017, 2018 |
| Porsche Macan Turbo | 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.