recall information
Recall number
REC-005627
Campaign number
APA1
Original published date
make and model information
Make
PORSCHE
Model
Panamera (97A, 97B, 97C)
Year range
2015 - 2021
Affected units
243
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a design defect, moisture may leak into the additional coolant pump’s control unit. This may cause an electrical short circuit and result in a vehicle fire.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders.
What should consumers do?
Note: The AUTO REST button in the centre console should not be pressed until the replacement pump has been fitted.
Owners of affected vehicles should temporarily park their vehicle outdoors and a sufficient distance away from other vehicles and buildings to minimise any possible risk to persons as well as the surrounding area.
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred Official Porsche Centre to arrange an inspection and repair of their vehicle, free of charge.
Owners can find their nearest Porsche dealer at https://www.porsche.com/australia/dealersearch/.
Alternatively, should immediate assistance be required outside of business hours, please contact Porsche Assistance on 1800 659 911.
Owners of affected vehicles should temporarily park their vehicle outdoors and a sufficient distance away from other vehicles and buildings to minimise any possible risk to persons as well as the surrounding area.
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred Official Porsche Centre to arrange an inspection and repair of their vehicle, free of charge.
Owners can find their nearest Porsche dealer at https://www.porsche.com/australia/dealersearch/.
Alternatively, should immediate assistance be required outside of business hours, please contact Porsche Assistance on 1800 659 911.
Supplier details
PORSCHE CARS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Official Porsche Centres
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
