Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles
— Recall Campaign #16V169000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 88,300 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V169000
| Manufacturer: | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 23, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V169000 |
| Units affected: | 88,300 |
- Description:
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
- Consequeces:
- If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.