Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software (24V889000)

WARNING: This page is about the Macan EV 4, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2024-11-25
Reference number: 24V889000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 24V889000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2024 PORSCHE MACAN ELECTRIC

2025 PORSCHE MACAN ELECTRIC

Campaign No: 24V889000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 2941

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2024 MAR

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2024 NOV

SYSTEM

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Macan Electric vehicles. The headlights may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

Headlights that are excessively bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Dealers will reprogram the headlight control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 24, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARC5.

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 nhtsa.gov.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.