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2020 Porsche 911 Carrera recall: hazard flashing warning lights

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 11, 2019. It covers about 1,928 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,928
reported
Dec 11, 2019
owners notified
Feb 7, 2020

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights

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

Recall number 19V878000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 19V878000

Is there a recall on the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera hazard flashing warning lights?

Yes. Recall 19V878000, reported on December 11, 2019, covers about 1,928 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V878000?

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 recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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