PORSCHE TAYCAN 2024: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V654000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE TAYCAN 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-10-25 2024-09-05 2024-09-06

Production Dates: 2023-10-18 - 2024-03-08

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ARB4

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 954

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "Porsche" is recalling certain 2024 Taycan vehicles. The incorrect headlight control module software may have been installed. 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

Incorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the turn signals are activated, which can reduce vehicle visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB4.

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.