REC-001156

active

2016–2019 PORSCHE PANAMERA, CAYENNE

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Porsche AG

Recall date: 25 November 2019

Defect

There is potential for the 'brake pad worn' warning message to not be permanently displayed, resulting in the driver not being informed that the brake pads have worn out. The warning message can be suppressed until the car is next started.

Hazard

If the warning message is ignored consumers could use the vehicle with worn out brake pads. This may lead to a higher risk of an accident or serious injury.

Remedy

Affected owners will be contacted by mail or can contact their nearest Porsche dealer to arrange for the reprogramming of the instrument cluster software of the vehicle. The car will be reprogrammed with updated software. Consumers can also contact their local Porsche Centre at https://www.porsche.com/australia/dealersearch/

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Porsche AG — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001156