Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software (24V654000)

WARNING: This page is about the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2024-09-05
Reference number: 24V654000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 24V654000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2024 PORSCHE TAYCAN

Campaign No: 24V654000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 954

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2023 OCT

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2024 MAR

SYSTEM

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Taycan vehicles. The incorrect headlight control module software may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

Incorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the turn signals are activated, which can reduce vehicle visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB4.

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.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.