2008 PORSCHE 911 GT3 RECALL - #07V557000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ON CERTAIN 2 DOOR COUPE VEHICLES, THE SWITCH CONSOLE FOR THE PORSCHE ACTIVE SUSPENSION MANAGEMENT (PASM) AND THE TRACTION CONTROL (TC-OFF) SWITCHES WAS INAPPROPRIATELY INSTALLED. THE LEDS IN THE SWITCHES CAN SIGNAL A FUNCTIONAL CHANGE IN THE PASM MODE OR THE DEACTIVATION OF TRACTION CONTROL EVEN THOUGH THE SWITCHES ARE NOT ACTUATED.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2008 PORSCHE 911 GT3 |
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| Manufacturer |
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/28/2007 - 11/9/2007 |
| Recalled on |
12/11/2007 |
| Influenced by |
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/7/2007 |
| # Affected |
37 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN 2 DOOR COUPE VEHICLES, THE SWITCH CONSOLE FOR THE PORSCHE ACTIVE SUSPENSION MANAGEMENT (PASM) AND THE TRACTION CONTROL (TC-OFF) SWITCHES WAS INAPPROPRIATELY INSTALLED. THE LEDS IN THE SWITCHES CAN SIGNAL A FUNCTIONAL CHANGE IN THE PASM MODE OR THE DEACTIVATION OF TRACTION CONTROL EVEN THOUGH THE SWITCHES ARE NOT ACTUATED. |
| Consequences |
IF THE TRACTION CONTROL OR ACTIVE STABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ARE INADVERTENTLY DISABLED, AND THE SUBSEQUENT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ONBOARD COMPUTER IS UNNOTICED BY THE DRIVER, THE SAFETY BENEFITS OF THESE SYSTEMS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE TO THE DRIVER WHICH COULD INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH DURING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING MANEUVERS. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH CONSOLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243. |
| Notes |
PORSCHE RECALL NO. A802.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Nov 04, 2021 - 190000 TIRES
Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved summer tires, wheels, and spacers.
Nov 04, 2021 - 190000 TIRES
Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved winter tires, wheels, and snow chains.
Nov 04, 2021 - 200000 WHEELS
Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved summer tires, wheels, and spacers.
Nov 04, 2021 - 200000 WHEELS
Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved winter tires, wheels, and snow chains.
Nov 04, 2021 - 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved summer tires, wheels, and spacers.
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