CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
- Risk
- If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may be made slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA5.
- 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 weld on a transmission oil pipe in certain 2020 Porsche Cayenne vehicles may be insufficient, which can cause automatic transmission fluid to leak while you drive. Leaked fluid can make the road surface slippery, raising the risk of a crash.
Porsche will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, at no charge to you. The recall began September 8, 2020. To check whether your vehicle is included, contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243, referencing recall ALA5, or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Porsche Cayenne | 2020 |
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