# Service bulletin 122\-S9T2K\-03

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10172026
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-03\-05
- Manufacturer's number: 122\-S9T2K\-03
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-02\-17
- NHTSA component: STEERING

## NHTSA's summary

Instructions for correcting a noise symptom on 2017 through 19 Panamera Vehicles. The remedy is to fit a mass on the evaporator line to break up the air causing noise.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10172026-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10172026-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Steering

## Vehicles listed

- 2017 to 2019 PORSCHE PANAMERA
- 2017 to 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4
- 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 EXECUTIVE
- 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 HYBRID
- 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 HYBRID EXECUTI
- 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 HYBRID SPORT T
- 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 SPORT TURISMO
- 2017 to 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S
- 2017 to 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S EXECUTIVE
- 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S SPORT TURISMO
- 2017 to 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO
- 2017 to 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO EXECUTIVE
- 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO S E\-HYBRID
- 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO S HYBRID
- 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO S HYBRID E
- 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO S HYBRID S
- 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO SPORT TURI

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2018722](/recalls/tc/2018722.md), 2018-12-20: Steering
- [18V898000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V898000.md), 2018-12-19: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SPTL2609](/bulletins/11037868.md), 2026-10-02, Service bulletin: WHEELS; STEERING; SUSPENSION. Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines \- Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- [SPTL2608](/bulletins/11037083.md), 2026-09-04, Service bulletin: WHEELS; SUSPENSION; STEERING. Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines \- Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- [87/20 4812](/bulletins/11034602.md), 2026-07-07, Service bulletin: STEERING. Noise Symptom \- Creaking Noise can be Heard When Touching the Steering Wheel Cover: Reworking Front Steering Wheel Cover \(SY 87/20\)
- [No. D733](/bulletins/11022917.md), 2025-09-08, Service bulletin: STEERING. Parts information for parts withdrawal involving \(PAD423051B\) the Steering Gear with Track Rods. The vehicles affected are cars that use the part mentioned.
- [No. 61\-25](/bulletins/11022824.md), 2025-09-05, Service bulletin: STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical information for Intermittent Warning Message for Power Steering Failure / Fault Memory Entry “B202700” in the Power Steering Control Unit: Observe Specified Procedure
- [No. 02\-21\-3](/bulletins/10199813.md), 2021-08-04, Service bulletin: STEERING. Instructions for how to fix an issue where the steering column will not adjust upwards or downwards.
- [122\-X5Z7M\-01](/bulletins/10153557.md), 2019-02-25, Service bulletin: STEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. Subject: Control unit for electric power steering Information: There is a possibility that the electric power steering may not be available for a limited period of time sporadically on the affected vehicles due to a software error. Greater force will then be required to turn the steering wheel. Power steering will be fully available again after switching the ignition off and on again.
- [122\-E2X3A\-10](/bulletins/10119304.md), 2017-10-15, Service bulletin: WHEELS; STEERING. Subject: Lower control arm joint on wheel bearing housing \(lower control arm ball joint and wheel bearing housing taper bushing\) Concern: If a customer complains that the steering wheel is shaking/vibrating or out of line, the lower control arm ball joint on the wheel bearing housingmay be damaged. This can occur, for example, if the front wheel hits a curb or similar obstacle. Remedial action: Check lower control arm ball joint on the wheel bearing housing on the affected side of the vehicle: ? Checkbrakedisc ? Check lower control arm ball joint on wheel bearing housing \(lower control arm ball joint and wheel bearing housing taper bushing\) ? Check axle components and lower control arm ? Perform suspension alignment and if necessary, carry out additional steps for evaluating the problem

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