NHTSA recall 19V-878 (19V878000)
exterior lighting recall reported December 11, 2019 - about 1,928 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V878000
- Also written as
- 19V-878
- Manufacturer number
- AKC1
- Reported
- December 11, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,928
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe, Cabrio, Coupe, 4 Coupe, 4S Coupe, 4 Cabrio, 4S Cabrio, and S Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software error, the hazard warning lights may not function when activated by an operator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Why it is dangerous
If the hazard warning lights cannot be activated, there is an increased risk of a crash in a hazard situation.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the control unit, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKC1.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-878 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.