PORSCHE PANAMERA 2012: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V656000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE PANAMERA 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-10-28 2022-08-30 2022-08-31

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ANB4

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 222858

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "Porsche" is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

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.nhtsa.gov.