PORSCHE — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-12-09
PORSCHE was recalled in Australia on 2024-12-09. Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective. A short circuit could cause a thermal overload and result in a vehicle fire over time._x000D_ Note: Porsche asks owners to temporarily charge the high-volta…
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-12-09 |
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. |
| Models affected | Taycan (Y1A / Y1B / Y1C) |
| Model year | 2019 - 2024 |
| Units affected | 414 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective. A short circuit could cause a thermal overload and result in a vehicle fire over time._x000D_ Note: Porsche asks owners to temporarily charge the high-voltage battery to a maximum of 80%. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Porsche Australia in writing to advise of an initial check and future installation of software. Affected vehicles will continue to be monitored by Porsche using over the air data analysis. In the event of any identified abnormalities, an Official Porsche Centre will contact owners to arrange the replacement of affected battery modules, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006203 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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