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NHTSA recall 18V898000

Steering · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

December 19, 2018report date
17,667units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: Porsche cars north america, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4 E-hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-hybrid, Panamera 4 E-hybrid Executive, Panamera S E-hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 E-hybrid sport turismo, Panamera…

Why it matters: An intermittent loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power steering control unit, free of charge.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2017 Porsche Panamera, 2018 Porsche Panamera.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V898000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.