| Issue ID | 1481004 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11111150 |
| Manufacurer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Brand | PORSCHE |
| Model | MACAN S |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 10/09/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 porsche macan s. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel was loose and could only adjust to a certain level. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the brakes squeaked. The vehicle was taken to porsche newport beach (445 pacific coast hwy, newport beach, ca 92660, 949-287-8699) where the technician diagnosed and replaced the lower steering column assembly and lubricated the brakes. Also, while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle beeped and the "no oil" message illuminated. The steering wheel failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and the contact was awaiting a call back. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for diagnostic testing and repairs. In addition, the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 17v289000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 400. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 400 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEWPORT BEACH, CA |
| VIN pattern | WP1AB2A58HLXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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