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Recalls for 2018 Porsche Panamera

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC


Posted on: 2018-11-30
Description
Porsche cars north america, inc.  (porsche) is recalling certain 2018 porsche panamera turbo s hybrid executive, panamera 4 hybrid, panamera turbo s hybrid, panamera 4 hybrid executive, panamera 4 hybrid sport turismo, and panamera turbo s hybrid sport turismo vehicles.  The brake lines installed on the front axle may corrode over time.  Corrosion inside the line may affect the front braking performance.  

Consequence
Braking ability that is reduced due to a corroded brake line can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake line, and any damaged brake components, free of charge.  The recall began june 26, 2019.  Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.  Porsche's number for this recall is aj11.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL


Posted on: 2019-10-16
Description
Porsche cars north america, inc.  (porsche) is recalling certain 2017 panamera 4, panamera turbo, panamera turbo executive, 2017-2018 panamera, panamera 4s executive, panamera 4s, 2018 panamera turbo s hybrid, panamera 4 hybrid sport turismo, panamera 4 sport turismo, panamera turbo s hybrid sport turismo, panamera 4 hybrid, panamera 4 executive, 2019 cayenne hybrid, 2019-2020 cayenne, cayenne s, cayenne turbo, 2020 cayenne coupe, cayenne turbo coupe, and cayenne s coupe vehicles.  The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out.  As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, light vehicle brake systems.

Consequence
If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the vehicle may not respond as expected when braking, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge.  The recall is began december 13, 2019.  Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.  Porsche's number for this recall is akb8.  Note: this recall supersedes recall 19v115 and includes vehicles that were previously remedied under that campaign.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES


Posted on: 2019-10-16
Description
Porsche cars north america, inc.  (porsche) is recalling certain 2017 panamera 4, panamera turbo, panamera turbo executive, 2017-2018 panamera, panamera 4s executive, panamera 4s, 2018 panamera turbo s hybrid, panamera 4 hybrid sport turismo, panamera 4 sport turismo, panamera turbo s hybrid sport turismo, panamera 4 hybrid, panamera 4 executive, 2019 cayenne hybrid, 2019-2020 cayenne, cayenne s, cayenne turbo, 2020 cayenne coupe, cayenne turbo coupe, and cayenne s coupe vehicles.  The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out.  As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, light vehicle brake systems.

Consequence
If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the vehicle may not respond as expected when braking, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge.  The recall is began december 13, 2019.  Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.  Porsche's number for this recall is akb8.  Note: this recall supersedes recall 19v115 and includes vehicles that were previously remedied under that campaign.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2023-01-27
Description
Porsche cars north america, inc.  (porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2021 panamera, panamera 4, panamera gts and panamera turbo vehicles.  Please see the recall report for a complete list of specific model names and model years.  Humidity may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.  

Consequence
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the external coolant pump and inspect and replace the plug-in connection, if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 27, 2023.  Owners may contact porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243.  Porsche's number for this recall is apa1.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.