CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Taycan Turbo, 2021 Taycan, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2022 Taycan, Taycan Turbo, Taycan GTS, Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, 2020-2022 Taycan 4S and Taycan Turbo S, and 2023 Taycan vehicles. When there is an unbelted passenger, the seat belt warning light and audible chime will not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A malfunctioning seat belt warning system may not alert the passenger to buckle their seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA2.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Porsche Taycan electric vehicles may fail to activate the seat belt warning light and audible chime when a front passenger is unbuckled. The vehicles therefore do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Because the warning may not reach the passenger, they may not be reminded to buckle up. An unbelted occupant faces a higher risk of injury in a crash.
The remedy is free. An authorized Porsche dealer will update the instrument cluster software at no cost. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. You can also contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 (Porsche recall number APA2), and check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
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