PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V878000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-02-07 2019-12-11 2019-12-12

Production Dates: 2019-05-17 - 2019-12-05

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: AKC1

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1928

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.