Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan
— Recall Campaign #22V656000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 222,858 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V656000
| Manufacturer: | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 30, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V656000 |
| Units affected: | 222,858 |
- Description:
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequeces:
- Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Affects the following:
- 2001-2004 PORSCHE BOXSTER
- 2001-2004 PORSCHE BOXSTER S
- 2010 PORSCHE CAYENNE TRANSSYBERIA
- 2011-2013 PORSCHE CAYENNE S HYBRID
- 2014 PORSCHE CAYMAN S
- 2012-2014 PORSCHE PANAMERA S HYBRID
- 2014 PORSCHE redundant CAYENNE S HYBRID
- 2013-2015 PORSCHE CAYENNE DIESEL
- 2003-2015 PORSCHE CAYENNE S
- 2015 PORSCHE CAYENNE S E-HYBRID
- 2006-2015 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO
- 2015 PORSCHE MACAN TURBO
- 2008-2016 PORSCHE CAYENNE GTS
- 2006-2016 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO S
- 2011-2016 PORSCHE PANAMERA
- 2011-2016 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4
- 2010-2016 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S
- 2013-2016 PORSCHE PANAMERA GTS
- 2010-2016 PORSCHE PANAMERA S
- 2015-2016 PORSCHE PANAMERA S E-HYBRID
- 2010-2016 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO
- 2012-2016 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO S
- 2003-2017 PORSCHE CAYENNE
- 2015-2018 PORSCHE MACAN S
- 2020 PORSCHE MACAN