PORSCHE — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-11-25

Porsche Macan Electric vehicles with overly bright headlights

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-11-25
Manufacturer	Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Models affected	MACAN ELECTRIC
Model year	2024-2025
Units affected	2941
Defect	Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Macan Electric vehicles. The headlights may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."_x000D_ Headlights that are excessively bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Remedy	Dealers will reprogram the headlight control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 24, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARC5.
Recall number	24V889000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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