Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
The front passenger seat sensor in your Macan is a mat that detects whether someone is sitting in the passenger seat. Over time, this mat can wear down and stop working correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor fails, the air bag in the front passenger seat won't deploy during a crash. This means you or a passenger could get seriously hurt if you're not buckled up.
Free Fix
Your Porsche dealer will replace the faulty sensor mat and the seat cushion for free. You'll get a recall notice with instructions on how to schedule the repair. It's essential to fix this as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Macan, Macan Turbo Kits, Macan GTS, 2015-2018 Macan S, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The front passenger seat occupancy sensor mat may degrade and fail to detect a passenger in the front seat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA2.
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