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2008 Porsche Safety Test Ratings
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Porsche 911 Carrea 2-DR w/SAB
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Porsche 911 Carrea 4 2-DR w/SAB
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Porsche 911 Carrea 4 Cabriolet w/SAB
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Porsche 911 Carrea Cabriolet w/SAB
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Porsche 911 GT 2-DR w/SAB
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Porsche 911 Targa 2-DR w/SAB
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Porsche 911 Turbo 2-DR w/SAB
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Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet w/SAB
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Porsche Boxster Convertible w/SAB
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Porsche Cayenne 4-DR w/SAB
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Porsche Cayman 2-DR w/SAB
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Service Bulletins for 2008 Porsche
2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE
Bulletin Number: 0701
HEADLIGHT CONTROL UNIT. *KB
Bulletin Number: 3007
HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR. *KB
 
Recalls for 2008 Porsche
2008 PORSCHE 911 GT3
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V557000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates: 09/28/2007 - 11/09/2007
Potential Units Affected: 37
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN 2 DOOR COUPE VEHICLES, THE SWITCH CONSOLE FOR THE PORSCHE ACTIVE SUSPENSION MANAGEMENT (PASM) AND THE TRACTION CONTROL (TC-OFF) SWITCHES WAS INAPPROPRIATELY INSTALLED. THE LEDS IN THE SWITCHES CAN SIGNAL A FUNCTIONAL CHANGE IN THE PASM MODE OR THE DEACTIVATION OF TRACTION CONTROL EVEN THOUGH THE SWITCHES ARE NOT ACTUATED.
Consequence:
IF THE TRACTION CONTROL OR ACTIVE STABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ARE INADVERTENTLY DISABLED, AND THE SUBSEQUENT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ONBOARD COMPUTER IS UNNOTICED BY THE DRIVER, THE SAFETY BENEFITS OF THESE SYSTEMS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE TO THE DRIVER WHICH COULD INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH DURING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING MANEUVERS.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH CONSOLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
2008 PORSCHE 911 GT3RS
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V557000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates: 09/28/2007 - 11/09/2007
Potential Units Affected: 37
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN 2 DOOR COUPE VEHICLES, THE SWITCH CONSOLE FOR THE PORSCHE ACTIVE SUSPENSION MANAGEMENT (PASM) AND THE TRACTION CONTROL (TC-OFF) SWITCHES WAS INAPPROPRIATELY INSTALLED. THE LEDS IN THE SWITCHES CAN SIGNAL A FUNCTIONAL CHANGE IN THE PASM MODE OR THE DEACTIVATION OF TRACTION CONTROL EVEN THOUGH THE SWITCHES ARE NOT ACTUATED.
Consequence:
IF THE TRACTION CONTROL OR ACTIVE STABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ARE INADVERTENTLY DISABLED, AND THE SUBSEQUENT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ONBOARD COMPUTER IS UNNOTICED BY THE DRIVER, THE SAFETY BENEFITS OF THESE SYSTEMS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE TO THE DRIVER WHICH COULD INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH DURING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING MANEUVERS.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH CONSOLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V076000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates: - 01/18/2008
Potential Units Affected: 5573
Defect Description:
PORSCHE IS RECALLING 5,573 MY 2008 CAYENNE V6 VEHICLES. A FUEL LINE IN THE PLENUM PANEL AREA MAY CONTACT THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER. RELATIVE MOVEMENTS OF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING MAY CAUSE KNOCKING NOISES AND CHAFING ON THE FUEL LINE. A FUEL LEAK MAY DEVELOP.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE FUEL LINE AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SPACER RING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.


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