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Porsche Panamera Rear Suspension Link Can Detach

NHTSA campaign 18V388000 · Reported Jun 13, 2018 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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An unexpected change in handling raises the chance of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V388000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 13, 2018
Manufacturer	Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Part affected	Suspension:rear
Vehicles covered	6 model/year combinations, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain Porsche Panamera models have connecting links that attach the rear anti-roll bar to the suspension. These links can come loose and detach. When that happens, nearby suspension parts can be damaged, and the way the car handles on the road can change unexpectedly. This issue affects several Panamera variants, including the 4S, Turbo, and Turbo S E-Hybrid versions covered by this recall.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Porsche dealer or call Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule the repair.
3. The repair — replacing the anti-roll bar connecting links — is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V388000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (6)

2018 Porsche Panamera 4S
2018 Porsche Panamera 4S Executive
2018 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo
2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo
2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive
2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

Who to contact

Porsche — official Porsche recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-767-7243

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Porsche Suspension Recalls Involving Loose Fasteners and Control Arms · all 13 Porsche recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera Turbo Executive and 2018 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles. The connecting links may detach from the rear-axle anti-roll bar potentially damaging the surrounding suspension parts and affecting the vehicle's handling.
Safety risk: An unexpected change to the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting links for the anti-roll bar, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ06.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.