recall information
Recall number
REC-005958
Campaign number
ARA4
Original published date
make and model information
Make
PORSCHE
Model
Taycan (Y1A/Y1B/Y1C)
Year range
2019 - 2023
Affected units
27
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective. A short circuit could cause a thermal overload and result in a vehicle fire over time.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred Official Porsche Centre to have the work carried out free of charge, when parts become available.
Note: Until the repair is carried out, Porsche urges owners to temporarily limit the high-voltage battery to 80% maximum charge.
Note: Until the repair is carried out, Porsche urges owners to temporarily limit the high-voltage battery to 80% maximum charge.
Supplier details
PORSCHE CARS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
PORSCHE CARS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
