NHTSA Recall 19V111000
Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Component: Back Over Prevention. Reported 2019-02-21. An estimated 98 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Cayenne and Cayenne S vehicles. A software failure may cause the rearview camera image display to be delayed in responding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk
A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the related software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA0.
Manufacturer campaign number: AKA0
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.