Now Hear This! VW Recall
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Porsche Cars North America recently announced two recalls due to electrical issues involving the fuel gauges and airbags.
Which Porsche models are affected by the recall?
For the first recall, model year 2013-2014 Cayenne and Cayenne GTS, 2013 Cayenne Diesel, 2014 Cayenne S, S Hybrid, Turbo and Turbo S vehicles manufactured from May 27, 2013 to July 10, 2013.
For the second recall, model year 2014 Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S and 911 Carrera vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2013 to September 23, 2013.
What causes the electrical issues in these two models?
In the first Porsche recall, the fuel display in the instrument cluster may show a higher range than what it actually is. This can cause the vehicle to run out of fuel, stall, or even crash. 207 vehicles are involved in the recall.
For the second Porsche recall, defective wiring harnesses in contact with the harness plug may cause the passenger seat frontal and knee airbags to be deactivated. This can increase the risk of injury to the front seat passenger. 81 vehicles are involved in the recall.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, Porsche is not aware of any accidents or injuries due to the related problems.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
Porsche will be notifying all owners affected by the recalls in late November 2013. The instrument cluster software will be updated free of charge for the first recall, and the front passenger seat will be replaced at no charge for the second recall.
If your Porsche is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent Porsche repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your Porsche checked and serviced for the defect.
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