CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc is recalling certain 2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 E- Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, vehicles. Incorrect soldering of a control unit may result in the intermittent failure of various systems, possible affecting vehicle driveability.
- Risk
- Impaired vehicle driveability can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Porsche Cars North America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA5.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A soldering defect in a control unit can cause various vehicle systems to fail intermittently. These failures may affect how the vehicle drives, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Porsche Cars North America. Authorized dealers will replace the affected control units free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. You can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 and refer to recall number AKA5. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
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