NHTSA recall 13V-506 (13V506000)
electrical system recall reported October 17, 2013 - about 207 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V506000
- Also written as
- 13V-506
- Manufacturer number
- AD03
- Reported
- October 17, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~207
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cayenne and Cayenne GTS, model year 2013 Cayenne Diesel and model year 2014 Cayenne S, S Hybrid, Turbo, and Turbo S vehicles manufactured May 27, 2013, through July 10, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the calculated range of the remaining fuel displayed on the instrument cluster may be higher than the actual range. Additionally, the fuel level indicated by the fuel gauge may also be higher than actual amount in the tank.
Why it is dangerous
The fuel display inaccuracies may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's recall number is AD03.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-506 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.