Porsche 911 Carrera recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 11, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalls 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera

Recall number

19V878000

Brand / firm

Porsche

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,928 units

Why it was recalled

If the hazard warning lights cannot be activated, there is an increased risk of a crash in a hazard situation.

What was recalled

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe, Cabrio, Coupe, 4 Coupe, 4S Coupe, 4 Cabrio, 4S Cabrio, and S Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software error, the hazard warning lights may not function when activated by an operator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the control unit, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC1.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.