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NHTSA Recall #16V169000 — PORSCHE Cayenne SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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ID: #16V169000 MFR: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

What This Recall Means

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.
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What happened

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.

Risk if unfixed

If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.

Original NHTSA model designations: PORSCHE Cayenne

Affected Vehicles

2016 PORSCHE Cayenne
2015 PORSCHE Cayenne
2014 PORSCHE Cayenne
2013 PORSCHE Cayenne
2012 PORSCHE Cayenne
2011 PORSCHE Cayenne

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V169000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2016 PORSCHE Cayenne safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES recall for the 2016 PORSCHE Cayenne? (Campaign #16V169000)

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge. If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.