Porsche recalls multiple models
Porsche is calling back a number of vehicles over problems affecting brakes, air conditioning and airbags.
The luxury carmaker has uncovered various hazards with its Panamera, pictured, including the risk of moisture getting into the control unit of the air-conditioning blower on models made from 2010-16.
Panameras built in 2018 and 2019 are also identified by Porsche as being at danger of their electrical power-steering wiring harnesses becoming trapped between the cross beam and underfloor cover. The marque says emission values may also be higher on some of these models with high mileage that were manufactured from 2017-19.
Another problem in the recalls, which were issued in December 10, is that versions of the Panamera and Cayenne from 2017-20 may have faulty software because “the brake-wear indicator logic was not sufficiently fulfilled”.
Porsche is also recalling 911, Boxster and Cayman units dating from 2016-17. It says there “is a possibility that an airbag control unit with a defective capacitor for maintaining power supply may have been installed on affected vehicles”.
The marque advises owners of the affected models to contact their nearest Porsche Centre to arrange an inspection and arrange any necessary repairs.
Audi Q7, model years 2017-20
Recall issued: December 10, 2019. The hazard: Major overheating can occur in the area of the interior mirror on the windscreen due to the heating element of the front camera. When the ignition is on, this can lead to smouldering or even to the vehicle catching fire. What to do: Owners of affected vehicles have been notified in writing.
Nissan Patrol, model years 2000-05
Recall issued: December 10, 2019. The hazard: Front passenger airbag inflator requires replacing. What to do: Owners should contact their Nissan dealer to arrange for replacing inflator.
Nissan Navara, model years 2000 and 2009-12
Recall issued: December 10, 2019. The hazard: Replacement of airbag inflators.
Ram 2500 and 3500, model years 2015-18
Recall issued: December 10, 2019. The hazard: Possibility of a manufacturing defect of the drag-link linkage jam nut becoming loose. What to do: Contact authorise dealer to arrange an inspection and any necessary repair
Hyundai i30, model years 2008-12
Recall issued: December 16, 2019. The hazard: A parameter setting error with the control logic software of the airbag control unit. What to do: Call 0800-498-632 or email customerservice@hyundai.co.nz.
