Porsche Anchorage Recall 23V443000 (37 Vehicles)

The problem

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.

The risk

An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.

Contacts

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.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Porsche dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 23V443000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
2017 Porsche Macan	6	F
2018 Porsche Macan	5	F
2019 Porsche Macan	1	B
2020 Porsche Macan	2	C
2016 Porsche Macan S	5	C
2017 Porsche Macan S	4	C
2018 Porsche Macan S	5	C
2019 Porsche Macan S	1	A
2020 Porsche Macan S	1	A
2018 Porsche Macan Sport Edition	1	-
2018 Porsche Macan Turbo	2	B
2020 Porsche Macan Turbo	1	A
2018 Porsche Panamera 4	4	D
2020 Porsche Panamera 4	2	C
2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid	1	A
2019 Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo	2	C
2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo	4	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2018 Porsche Macan Sport Edition

2018 Porsche Macan Turbo

2020 Porsche Macan Turbo

2018 Porsche Panamera 4

2020 Porsche Panamera 4

2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid

2019 Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo

2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo

Questions

Is the 23V443000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Porsche Cars North America's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 23V443000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 23V443000 announced?

Porsche Cars North America reported it to NHTSA on June 26, 2023. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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