AJ11 - Brake Line Corrosion May Affect Brake Performance

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V841
Manufacturer Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 112

Brake Line Corrosion may Affect Brake Performance

Braking ability that is reduced due to a corroded brake line can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake line, and any damaged brake components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 27, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche’s number for this recall is AJ11.

Notes

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.safercar.gov.

Check if your Porsche has a Recall

Recall Acknowledgement

December 10, 2018

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V841-5976.pdf

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