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NHTSA recall 19V878000

Exterior Lighting · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

December 11, 2019report date
1,928units affected
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What's wrong: Porsche cars north america, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe, Cabrio, Coupe, 4 Coupe, 4s Coupe, 4 Cabrio, 4s Cabrio, and s Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software error, the hazard warning lights may not function when activated by an operator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices,…

Why it matters: If the hazard warning lights cannot be activated, there is an increased risk of a crash in a hazard situation.

The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the control unit, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V878000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.