Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
The software in your vehicle's lighting control module may not work properly after the gateway control unit shuts off, causing the rear hazard and parking lights to fail to illuminate within 10 seconds.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rear hazard and parking lights don't turn on, it could make your vehicle harder to see in low-light conditions, increasing the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Porsche will update the software in your vehicle's gateway control unit for free. You'll receive a notification letter on September 26, 2023, and can contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243 with the recall number APB1.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo GT, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. After the vehicle is turned off, the rear hazard warning lights and the parking lights may not illuminate if they are activated within 10 seconds after the gateway control unit shuts off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Rear hazard warning lights and parking lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the gateway control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB1.
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