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Porsche Cars North America, Inc. - Incorrect Headlight Software/FMVSS 108

Published: September 5, 2024Recall ID: 24V654000Category: vehiclesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Incorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the turn signals are activated, which can reduce vehicle visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Product Description & Identification

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Taycan vehicles. The incorrect headlight control module software may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Affected Products

Incorrect Headlight Software/FMVSS 108

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
SubjectIncorrect Headlight Software/FMVSS 108
Nhtsa id24V654000
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Recall link › Urlhttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V654000
Recall link › DescriptionGo to Recall
Recall typeVehicle
Do not driveNo
ManufacturerPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
Defect summaryPorsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Taycan vehicles. The incorrect headlight control module software may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Completion rate91.19
Corrective actionDealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB4.
Consequence summaryIncorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the turn signals are activated, which can reduce vehicle visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Mfr campaign numberARB4
Potentially affected954
Report received date2024-09-05T00:00:00.000
Fire risk when parkedNo

Overview

  • Recalling FirmPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
  • Risk LevelEXTERIOR LIGHTING
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