NHTSA recall 04V-071 (04V071000)

power train recall reported February 18, 2004 - about 4,099 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V071000
Also written as: 04V-071
Reported: February 18, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~4,099
Component: power train

What is being recalled

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD A TRANSFER CASE INSTALLED THAT COULD, DUE TO CHANGES IN THE HOUSING CASTING, RESULT IN THE OIL PUMP ROTATION. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, OIL STARVATION OF THE INTERNAL GEARS MIGHT RESULT.

Why it is dangerous

CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE TRANSFER CASE HOUSING. INCORRECT TORQUE WOULD THEN BE APPLIED TO THE DRIVEN WHEELS OR OIL COULD LEAK AND CONTACT THE TIRES.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE HOUSING AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSFER CASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 3, 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-071 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Porsche Cayenne S - 2004

Porsche Cayenne Turbo - 2004

Porsche Cayenne - 2004

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