Recall 14V470 affects 7 2015 Porsche Macan SUVs for a damaged brake booster that reduces brake assist. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
Porsche is recalling 7 2015 Macan SUVs because installation damage to the brake booster can reduce brake assist. When the brakes are applied, booster vacuum can drop, which reduces brake force boost and increases crash risk; the Porsche dealer repair will be free once Porsche makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The brake booster on the 2015 Porsche Macan is part of the hydraulic power-assist brake system. It helps multiply the force from your foot so the brake pedal can apply enough pressure without requiring excessive effort. When it works correctly, the booster makes braking feel predictable and controlled.
On affected Macan vehicles, the brake booster was at risk of damage during installation at the factory. Damage to the booster can interfere with the assist function, so the brake pedal no longer gets the same help from the power-assist system. The brakes still depend on hydraulic pressure, but the driver has to supply more of the force through the pedal if assist is reduced.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the booster assist changes, the first thing an owner notices can be a harder brake pedal or a vehicle that takes more effort to slow.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Porsche Macan | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 7 |
Not every 2015 Porsche Macan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Brake booster damage can let vacuum drop when you press the brake pedal. That reduces brake-force boost, so the Macan needs more driver effort to slow and the crash risk increases. Confirm your VIN and drive cautiously until Porsche opens the repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Porsche dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Porsche Macan is included in this recall.
- Use Porsche's owner letter, mailed after January 8, 2015, to confirm repair instructions for your VIN.
- Contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-545-8039 and reference recall number 14V470.
- Ask a franchised Porsche dealer whether the free brake-booster inspection and replacement is open for your VIN; the repair addresses reduced brake assist from a damaged brake booster.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid hard braking.
What happens at the repair
This campaign is marked under development, so confirm repair availability with a Porsche dealer before planning a visit. Once Porsche opens the dealer repair, a Porsche technician will inspect the brake booster for installation damage and replace it if needed. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you paid out of pocket for a related brake booster repair before the recall notice, Porsche's general reimbursement plan covers eligible documented expenses. Keep repair invoices and payment records for Porsche customer service or the dealer service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 1, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 8, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V470?
Recall 14V470 covers 7 2015 Porsche Macan vehicles with a brake booster that was damaged during manufacturing. If the booster loses vacuum when the brakes are applied, brake force boost drops and crash risk increases. Porsche dealers inspect and replace the brake booster for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Porsche Macan is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Macan is included in recall 14V470. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer and ask for the brake booster inspection under Porsche recall AE02. Porsche began the recall on December 29, 2014, and the dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Porsche's recall remedy says dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster for free. Use recall 14V470 or Porsche recall number AE02 when you call the dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk in recall 14V470 is reduced brake force boost. If the damaged brake booster loses vacuum during braking, the vehicle requires more braking effort and crash risk increases. Check your VIN first, then schedule the free Porsche dealer inspection if your Macan is included.
What if I bought my Porsche Macan used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner, so a used 2015 Porsche Macan included in recall 14V470 remains eligible. Check your VIN, then contact a franchised Porsche dealer and reference recall AE02.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V470000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-545-8039 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V470 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V470000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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