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Porsche Panamera rear anti-roll bar links can detach

NHTSA campaign 18V388000 · Reported 2018-06-13 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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Serious, because the handling change can come on without warning and raises the risk of a crash, so get it fixed promptly even though Porsche does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

The rear anti-roll bar is a bar across the back of the car that helps keep it steady in turns. On these Panameras, the small links that connect that bar can come loose and fall off. If that happens, they can damage nearby suspension parts, and the car may suddenly feel and steer differently than you expect, especially in a corner. Porsche dealers will replace the links for free.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your car is included in recall 18V388000. 2. Call your Porsche dealer, or Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243, and mention recall number AJ06. 3. Have the connecting links replaced; the repair is free.

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

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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.