NHTSA recall 23V-446: Exterior Lighting

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Reported June 26, 2023 · 2 affected model years

Exterior Lighting recall

23V-446
June 26, 2023 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring vehicles. A software error in the rear spoiler control unit may allow both the vehicle and spoiler center high-mounted brake lights to activate simultaneously when the rear spoiler is manually deployed at speeds below 56 MPH (90 km/h). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Simultaneous activation of both center high-mounted brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the rear spoiler control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA8.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number23V446000
ManufacturerPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
Report dateJune 26, 2023
ComponentExterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2023 Porsche 911 GT32 recalls total2022 Porsche 911 GT33 recalls total

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