Recalls for 2012 Porsche Panamera S E-hybrid

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Posted on: 2019-04-25
Description
Porsche cars north america, inc.  (porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2016 panamera 4s and panamera s, 2011-2016 panamera, panamera 4 and panamera turbo, 2012-2016 panamera turbo s and panamera s e-hybrid, 2013-2016 panamera gts, 2013 panamera platinum edition and panamera 4 platinum edition, 2014-2016 panamera 4s executive, panamera turbo executive and panamera turbo s executive, 2015 panamera diesel and 2016 panamera 4 edition, panamera edition and panamera turbo s exclusive series vehicles.  Water may enter the a/c blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit.  

Consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of fire.

Corrective Action
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower control unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began february 10, 2020.  Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.  Porsche's number for this recall is aka7.  Note: porsche recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

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.