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šŸ’„ Crash riskNHTSA 19V878šŸ“… Dec 12, 2019

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera recall: lights

āš ļø 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, and Associated Equipment."

šŸ’„ The risk

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

šŸ”§ The fix

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the control unit, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC1.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
19V878000
Manufacturer recall #
AKC1
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,928
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Owner phone
1-800-767-7243
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 7, 2020
Built
May 17, 2019 ā€“ Dec 5, 2019
Recall started by
MFR
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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V878 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V878?

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera. 1,928 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Porsche dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-767-7243.