Recall 18V844 affects 142 2017-2018 Porsche Cayenne and Macan vehicles for unsecured ski bags. Free replacement at any franchised Porsche dealer.
Porsche is recalling 142 2017-2018 Cayenne and Macan vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag because the fastening strap can tear at the seams and leave the bag unsecured in a crash. If the ski bag detaches during a crash, injury risk increases; the Porsche dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The optional ski bag in 2017-2018 Porsche Cayenne, Macan, Macan GTS, Macan S, and Macan Turbo vehicles is an equipment pouch designed to hold long items such as skis inside the vehicle. Its fastening strap is supposed to secure the bag so the load stays restrained during a hard stop or crash.
On affected vehicles, that strap was sewn with the wrong thread. The thread does not hold the seam the way the design requires, so the strap seam can tear when the bag is loaded and the vehicle is in a crash. If the seam tears, the ski bag is no longer secured, and the bag or its contents can move inside the cabin.
There is no warning sign before failure. The strap can look normal until it is stressed, so the important detail is whether the vehicle has the optional ski bag and whether the VIN is included in recall 18V844.
Who's affected?
Covers Cayenne and four Macan variants from the 2017 and 2018 model years, all under the equipment component.
| 2018 Porsche Cayenne | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2017 Porsche Cayenne | Equipment |
| 2017 Porsche Macan | Equipment |
| 2017 Porsche Macan GTS | Equipment |
| 2017 Porsche Macan S | Equipment |
| 2017 Porsche Macan Turbo | Equipment |
| 2018 Porsche Macan | Equipment |
| 2018 Porsche Macan S | Equipment |
| Units affected | 142 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A ski bag that detaches during a crash increases injury risk because it becomes unsecured cargo inside the vehicle. Keep cargo secured and arrange the recall repair through a Porsche dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Porsche dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2018 Porsche Cayenne, Macan, Macan GTS, Macan S, or Macan Turbo with the optional ski bag is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Porsche dealer and ask whether the free ski-bag replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 18V844 and Porsche recall AJ12 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, or ask the dealer to look up the campaign by VIN.
- Keep the optional ski bag out of the vehicle until the incorrect-thread fastening strap has been replaced.
What happens at the repair
Porsche says owner notices for this recall began January 10, 2019. At the dealer, once the remedy is available for your VIN, a Porsche technician replaces the optional ski bag so the fastening strap is not left with the incorrect thread and seam problem described in recall 18V844. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| November 28, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 10, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V844?
Recall 18V844 covers 142 2017-2018 Porsche Cayenne and Macan vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap was sewn with incorrect thread, which can let the strap seams tear and leave the ski bag unsecured in a crash.
What should I do if my 2017-2018 Porsche Cayenne or Macan is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Porsche is included in recall 18V844. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer and ask for the ski bag replacement under recall AJ12. Porsche began this recall repair on January 10, 2019.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Porsche dealers will replace the affected ski bag free of charge, including parts and labor, for vehicles included in recall 18V844.
What is the safety risk in recall 18V844?
The risk is injury during a crash. If the ski bag fastening strap tears and the ski bag detaches, the unsecured bag can increase injury risk for occupants. The repair path is to have a Porsche dealer replace the affected ski bag for free.
What if I bought my Porsche Cayenne or Macan used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Cayenne or Macan is included, then reference recall 18V844 or Porsche recall AJ12 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V844000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V844 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V844000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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