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2018 Porsche MACAN GTS Air Bags Sensor Occupant Classification Front Recall


NHTSA Recall #	183766
NHTSA Compaign #	21V131000
MFG Compaign #	AMA2
Manufacturer	Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Supplier	PORSCHE
Brand	PORSCHE
Model	MACAN GTS
Model Year	2018
Component	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT
Date of notification	21/01/25
Begin date of manufacuring	21/01/25
End date of manufacturing	21/01/25
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	03/03/21
Report created	03/03/21
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Estimated number of affected units	39547
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	The air bag will not deploy during a crash if a front passenger is undetected, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action	Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 2, 2021. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ama2.
Recall notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2018 Porsche MACAN GTS Air Bags Sensor Occupant Classification Front Recall

2018 Porsche MACAN GTS Air Bags Sensor Occupant Classification Front Recall

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