Porsche Cayenne recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 23, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalls 2011–2016 Porsche Cayenne

Recall number

16V169000

Brand / firm

Porsche

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 88,300 units

Why it was recalled

If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.

What to do

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.