NHTSA recall 19V-322 (19V322000)
electrical system recall reported April 24, 2019 - about 33,206 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V322000
- Also written as
- 19V-322
- Manufacturer number
- AKA7
- Reported
- April 24, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~33,206
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Panamera 4S and Panamera S, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo, 2012-2016 Panamera Turbo S and Panamera S E-Hybrid, 2013-2016 Panamera GTS, 2013 Panamera Platinum Edition and Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, 2014-2016 Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive and Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2015 Panamera Diesel and 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition and Panamera Turbo S Exclusive Series vehicles. Water may enter the A/C blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit.
Why it is dangerous
An electrical short increases the risk of fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower control unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA7. Note: Porsche recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-322 when calling a dealer.
Affected 7 models
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.