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Porsche recalls over 500 Panamera models in China

cde.news desk 1 April 2019, 09:35 · 1 min read

epa02133664 (FILE) A Porsche Panamera stands in front of the company logo at a Porsche dealer in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany, 14 July 2009. Luxury sports car manufacturer Porsche has issued a recall of some 11,300 Panamera-model saloon cars worldwide, due to a problem with the seatbelt system, a spokesman for the Stuttgart firm said 27 April 2010. Tests had detected a defect in the seatbelts of the 4-seater sports saloon, which retails in Germany at upwards of 75,000 euros (99,700 dollars). The Panamera was launched in April 2009, and has helped buoy Porsche sales figures, particularly in North America. EPA/BERND WEISSBROD *** Local Caption *** 00000401794457

Porsche is to recall more than 500 Porsche Panamera models sold in the Chinese market due to possible safety hazards.

Porsche’s China sales company, starting April 8, will recall 505 Panamera models manufactured between Aug. 17 and Sept. 26, 2018.

According to the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) the recall is due to improper welding inside the gateway control units of these cars and could lead to communication break-off and affect vehicle control.

Porsche will replace the gateway control units of the recalled cars for free.

Earlier this week, the company began to recall 223 imported 718 and 911 models in China over defects with the nuts that fasten the side airbag sensors.

Via Xinhua

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Porsche recalls over 500 Panamera models in China

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