NHTSA recall 04V-069 (04V069000)

electrical system recall reported February 18, 2004 - about 10,637 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V069000
Also written as: 04V-069
Reported: February 18, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~10,637
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED. DAMAGE TO THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS CAN LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

Why it is dangerous

IN EXTREME CASES, TO A CABLE FIRE BENEATH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-069 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Porsche Cayenne S - 2003, 2004

Porsche Cayenne Turbo - 2003, 2004

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.