Porsche Panamera Brake Lines May Corrode

NHTSA campaign 18V841000 · Reported Nov 28, 2018 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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Reduced front braking performance from a corroded brake line can increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V841000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 28, 2018
Manufacturer	Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, 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 2018 Porsche Panamera hybrid models, including the Panamera 4 Hybrid, Turbo S Hybrid, and their Sport Turismo and Executive versions, have brake lines on the front axle that can corrode over time. If corrosion builds up inside a line, it can reduce how well the front brakes work. This means the vehicle may not stop as effectively as it should, which affects overall braking performance.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included. 2. Contact a Porsche dealer, or call Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. 3. The brake line, and any damaged brake components, will be replaced free of charge.

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 18V841000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Porsche Panamera

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 Brake Recalls Cover Leaking Hoses and Pedal Failure · all 4 Porsche recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: Braking ability that is reduced due to a corroded brake line can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

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