Incorrect Brake Pad Wear Indicator/FMVSS 135 & 101
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 23V347000 |
| Report Received Date | 5/16/2023 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 71 |
| Completion Rate | 92.96% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles. An incorrect warning indicator with an incorrect color is displayed in the instrument cluster when notifying owners of worn brake pads. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," and 101, "Control and Displays."
Issue
An incorrect warning indicator may be misinterpreted and result in driving on worn brake pads with reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
An incorrect warning indicator may be misinterpreted and result in driving on worn brake pads with reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the software for the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA5.
