Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
The lower seat belt anchor on your rear seats is the metal piece that secures your seatbelt. In some 2016-2020 Macan and Panamera models, this anchor may not have been tightened correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the anchor comes loose during a crash, your seatbelt might not work properly, increasing the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your authorized Porsche dealer will tighten or replace the seat belt anchor screws, no charge to you, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.
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