Recall 19V-878
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalled the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera: Exterior lighting (hazard flashing warning lights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V-878
- Reported
- December 11, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 1,928 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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."
The risk
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. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-[removed]. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC1.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Porsche 911 Carrera 2020