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Porsche - Software error can cause loss of motive power
Official notice
29 Jun 2021
Last checked
29 Jun 2021
An official NHTSA notice concerns Porsche - Software error can cause loss of motive power. A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash. Published 2021-06-29.
What to do now
Dealers will reprogram the power electronics and the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 30, 2021. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is amb5.
Units affected
10,373
Recall number
AMB5
Official notice
2021-06-29
The hazard
The hazard
A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Porsche. Contact: Porsche Cars North America, Inc..
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