What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019522
- Recall date
- 16 October 2019
- Make
- Porsche
- Models
- Panamera, Cayenne
- Model years
- 2017 to 2020
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Lights And Instruments
- Raised as
- Compliance Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 6,007
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the red brake wear warning light may not come on when the brake pads require replacement. This can happen when the instrument cluster display is set to the Map or Night Vision mode. Canadian regulations require the warning indicator to stay on when the brakes are worn. rnNote: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2019-078. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair. rnrnSafety Risk: rnDriving a vehicle with brakes that are worn out could increase the risk of a crash. rn rnCorrective Actions: rnPorsche will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the instrument cluster software.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019522.