NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Headlights are Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Published: November 25, 2024Recall ID: 24V889000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Headlights that are excessively bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Macan Electric vehicles. The headlights may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Affected Products
Headlights are Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Headlights are Too Bright/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V889000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V889000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Macan Electric vehicles. The headlights may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Completion rate | 72.39 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will reprogram the headlight control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARC5. |
| Consequence summary | Headlights that are excessively bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | ARC5 |
| Potentially affected | 2941 |
| Report received date | 2024-11-25T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Risk LevelEXTERIOR LIGHTING