PORSCHE CAYENNE 2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V271000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE CAYENNE 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-09-08 2020-05-13 2020-05-13

Production Dates: 2018-04-04 - 2019-08-02

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ALA5

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1805

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "Porsche" is recalling certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid "ATF".

Consequence

If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may be made slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA5.

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.