Porsche Cayenne recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 21, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalls 2019 Porsche Cayenne

Recall number

19V111000

Brand / firm

Porsche

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 98 units

Why it was recalled

A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Porsche Cars North America, Inc (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Cayenne and Cayenne S vehicles. A software failure may cause the rearview camera image display to be delayed in responding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

What to do

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the related software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA0.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.