Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V844000 Reported November 28, 2018

Incorrect thread may allow ski bag to detach

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · N/A · 142 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V844000
Manufacturer Campaign
AJ12
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
142
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 28, 2018
Completion Rate
59.86

Defect Summary

Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2017 porsche cayenne turbo s, cayenne turbo, cayenne plug-in hybrid, cayenne gts, cayenne plug-in hybrid platinum edition, macan turbo and macan gts vehicles, 2017-2018 cayenne s, macan, cayenne platinum edition and macan s vehicles and 2018 cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. the ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.

Safety Consequence

If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. the recall began january 10, 2019. owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. porsche's number for this recall is aj12.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V844000 or campaign AJ12.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V844000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V844000?

NHTSA recall 18V844000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on November 28, 2018. It addresses: Incorrect thread may allow ski bag to detach. The recall affects approximately 142 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V844000 or the manufacturer campaign number AJ12. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.