Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V486000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V486000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Affecting 2020-2021 taycan turbo, taycan turbo s, taycan 4s, 2021 taycan, taycan cross turismo, taycan turbo s cross turismo, taycan 4s cross turismo, and taycan turbo cross turismo vehicles Includes 10,373 affected units, Software Error Can Cause Loss of Motive Power, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2020-2021 taycan turbo, taycan turbo s, taycan 4s, 2021 taycan, taycan cross turismo, taycan turbo s cross turismo, taycan 4s cross turismo, and taycan turbo cross turismo vehicles

Defect Summary

Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 taycan turbo, taycan turbo s, taycan 4s, 2021 taycan, taycan cross turismo, taycan turbo s cross turismo, taycan 4s cross turismo, and taycan turbo cross turismo vehicles. the monitoring software can incorrectly detect a fault and shutdown the power train, causing a loss of motive power.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the power electronics and the engine control unit, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 30, 2021. owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. porsche's number for this recall is amb5.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V486000
Report Received Date: 2021-06-29T00:00:00
Subject: Software error can cause loss of motive power
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 10,373

Details

MFR Campaign Number: AMB5
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 taycan turbo, taycan turbo s, taycan 4s, 2021 taycan, taycan cross turismo, taycan turbo s cross turismo, taycan 4s cross turismo, and taycan turbo cross turismo vehicles. the monitoring software can incorrectly detect a fault and shutdown the power train, causing a loss of motive power.
Consequence Summary: A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will reprogram the power electronics and the engine control unit, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 30, 2021. owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. porsche's number for this recall is amb5.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 91.6

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