Porsche Cayenne 2003

• Recall 231484 [USA]: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
  Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 porsche macan, cayenne, panamera, and cayman s, 2001-2004 boxster, boxster s, 2004 boxster 50 jahre spyder 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
  dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 28, 2022. Owners may contact porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is anb4.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 147553 [USA]: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 cayenne s, cayenne turbo, 2004-2010 cayenne, 2006 cayenne turbo s, 2010-2016 panamera s, panamera 4 s, panamera turbo, 2011-2016 panamera, panamera 4, 2012-2013 panamera turbo s, 2013-2016 panamera 4 gts, 2014-2016 panamera 4 s executive, panamera turbo executive, panamera turbo s g1 ii, panamera turbo s executive, 2013 panamera 4 platinum edition, panamera platinum edition, 2016 panamera 4 edition, panamera edition, panamera turbo s executive luxury sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in park, with no warning message or audible chime.
  porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began august 9, 2019. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is akb1.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 130670 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
  Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 cayenne s and cayenne turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 cayenne vehicles, and 2006 cayenne s "titanium" edition vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
  porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter flanges with new filter flanges that have a protective film, free of charge. The recall began july 6, 2018. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ah10.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 55052 [USA]: When involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured increasing the risk of injury or death to the seat occupant.
  Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. The belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints.
  dealers will permanently install a clip in either of the affected rear outboard seat belts and provide an owner's manual insert. The clips will prevent unwarranted conversion from alr to elr mode with child seat installation. The recall began may 17, 2005. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
  porsche recall no. A506.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 40957 [USA]: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
  On certain passenger vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt is insufficient riveted.
  dealers will inspect the belt buckle latch and, if necessary, replace the latch. Owner notification began on june 1, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 34824 [USA]: In extreme cases, to a cable fire beneath the instrument panel in the passenger compartment.
  On certain sport utility vehicles, the main wiring harness was incorrectly routed. Damage to the main wiring harness can lead to the failure of various electrical systems.
  dealers will re-route the wiring harness. Owner notification schedule began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 34822 [USA]: Due to such a startling event, the individual refueling the vehicle could remove the fuel nozzle at precisely the moment of the detonation without first stopping the fueling process. in such a circumstance, fuel escaping outside of the fuel tank may ignite, resulting in a fire.
  On certain sport utility vehicles, if the ground connection between the spiral ring of the tank filler neck and the connecting pipe to the fuel tank is inadequate, the flow of fuel during refueling can create an electrostatic charge, which could discharge and spark. This spark could ignite fuel vapors in the area outside the tank filler neck that could lead to a muffled detonation.
  dealers will inspect the ground connection and, if necessary, corrected. Owner notification began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 34686 [USA]: In the event of a crash, the seat frame could break, increasing the risk of a crash.
  On certain sport utility vehicles, the driver's side seat frames were not adequately welded.
  dealers will replace the driver's side seat frame. Owner notification began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
  porsche recall no. A306.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 34823 [USA]: Due to such a startling event, the individual refueling the vehicle could remove the fuel nozzle at precisely the moment of the detonation without first stopping the fueling process. in such a circumstance, fuel escaping outside of the fuel tank may ignite, resulting in a fire.
  On certain sport utility vehicles, if the ground connection between the spiral ring of the tank filler neck and the connecting pipe to the fuel tank is inadequate, the flow of fuel during refueling can create an electrostatic charge, which could discharge and spark. This spark could ignite fuel vapors in the area outside the tank filler neck that could lead to a muffled detonation.
  dealers will inspect the ground connection and, if necessary, corrected. Owner notification began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 34825 [USA]: In extreme cases, to a cable fire beneath the instrument panel in the passenger compartment.
  On certain sport utility vehicles, the main wiring harness was incorrectly routed. Damage to the main wiring harness can lead to the failure of various electrical systems.
  dealers will re-route the wiring harness. Owner notification schedule began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 63050 [USA]: The vehicle operator will not be informed of the vehicle's gvwr and gawr.
  On certain sport utility vehicles, the affected vehicles may be missing the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and gross axle weight ratings (gawr) on the certification label as required by part 567.4(g)(3) and (g)(4).
  dealers will apply the corrected label. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
  porsche recall no. A401.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall R/2019/204 [UK]: The selector lever cable plastic sleeve does not have the required durability and may break
  The transmission selector lever plastic sleeve does not have the required durability.
  replace the plastic sleeve on the selector cable.

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• Recall R/2004/050 [UK]: Filling the fuel tank may cause an electrostatic charge
  There is a possibility that the ground connection between the thread of the tank filler neck and the connecting pipe to the fuel tank may not be sound which may result in an electrostatic charge which in rare cases could create a spark which could ignite fuel vapours in the area outside of the tank filler neck which could lead to a muffled detonation..
  recall affected vehicles inspect and if necessary rework ground connection.

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• Recall R/2004/051 [UK]: Inadequate crash resistance for front left seat frame
  Inadequate crash resistance for left hand front seat frame
  recall likely to be affected vehicles and fit a replacement seat

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• Recall R/2004/052 [UK]: The spring of the foot operated handbrake may rub on the main wiring harness
  Possibility that the spring of the foot operated handbrake may rub on the main wiring harness and damage it
  recall affected vehicles and fit a cover to protect the harness.

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• Recall 2019290 [Canada]: Powertrain
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the transmission shifter could detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly. Safety risk: sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the shifter cable bushing. Owners are reminded to use the parking brake anytime the vehicle is parked.

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• Recall 2017457 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, the fuel pump flange may develop fine cracks or fissures, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the fuel pump flange.

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• Recall 2019290 [Canada]: Powertrain
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the transmission shifter could detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly. Safety risk: sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the shifter cable bushing. Owners are reminded to use the parking brake anytime the vehicle is parked.

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• Recall 2017457 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, the fuel pump flange may develop fine cracks or fissures, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the fuel pump flange.

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• Recall 2004062 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, the ground connection between the spiral ring of the fuel tank filler neck and the connecting pipe to the tank is not sound. If this ground connection is inadequate, the flow of fuel when refuelling can create and electrostatic charge and a spark which could ignite fuel vapours. Correction: dealer will inspect the ground connection and, if necessary, correct it.

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• Recall 2004064 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the springs of the foot-operated parking brake mechanism can rub against the main wiring harness. Damage to the wiring harness can lead to the failure of various electrical systems and, in extreme cases, to a fire beneath the instrument panel. Correction: dealer will reroute the main wiring harness.

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• Recall 2004065 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, the driver's seat frame may have inadequate welds and could break in a crash. If this were to happen, the driver could be injured. Correction: dealer will replace the driver's seat frame.

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• Recall 2004168 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, the rear seat safety belt latch attachment bolt may be insufficiently riveted, which could result in a reduced capability of the belt latch to withstand the applied loads. During a crash, the occupant may not be restrained as intended, which could result in injuries. Correction: dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat belt buckle.

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• Recall 2004193 [Canada]: Other
  Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of cmvss 114. The steering wheel does not lock when the key is removed from the ignition switch using the optionally provided override device that permits key removal in the event of electrical system failure or when the transmission is not in the park position. Correction: since this does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.

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• Recall 2003231 [Canada]: Label
  On certain vehicles, the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and gross axle weight rating (gawr) were omitted from the certification label. Correction: dealer will install a corrected compliance label.

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• Recall 2019290 [Canada]: Powertrain
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the transmission shifter could detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly. Safety risk: sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the shifter cable bushing. Owners are reminded to use the parking brake anytime the vehicle is parked.

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• Recall 2017457 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, the fuel pump flange may develop fine cracks or fissures, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the fuel pump flange.

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• Recall 2004062 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, the ground connection between the spiral ring of the fuel tank filler neck and the connecting pipe to the tank is not sound. If this ground connection is inadequate, the flow of fuel when refuelling can create and electrostatic charge and a spark which could ignite fuel vapours. Correction: dealer will inspect the ground connection and, if necessary, correct it.

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• Recall 2004064 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the springs of the foot-operated parking brake mechanism can rub against the main wiring harness. Damage to the wiring harness can lead to the failure of various electrical systems and, in extreme cases, to a fire beneath the instrument panel. Correction: dealer will reroute the main wiring harness.

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• Recall 2004065 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, the driver's seat frame may have inadequate welds and could break in a crash. If this were to happen, the driver could be injured. Correction: dealer will replace the driver's seat frame.

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• Recall 2004168 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, the rear seat safety belt latch attachment bolt may be insufficiently riveted, which could result in a reduced capability of the belt latch to withstand the applied loads. During a crash, the occupant may not be restrained as intended, which could result in injuries. Correction: dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat belt buckle.

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• Recall 2004193 [Canada]: Other
  Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of cmvss 114. The steering wheel does not lock when the key is removed from the ignition switch using the optionally provided override device that permits key removal in the event of electrical system failure or when the transmission is not in the park position. Correction: since this does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.

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• Recall 2003231 [Canada]: Label
  On certain vehicles, the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and gross axle weight rating (gawr) were omitted from the certification label. Correction: dealer will install a corrected compliance label.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the Porsche Cayenne 2003 as well as their FCC IDs if available

• RFK-POR-C04: 2000-2004 Porsche Cayenne / 4-Button Flip Key / KR55WK45032 / 315 MHz (AFTERMARKET)
  FCC ID: KR55WK45032

• Srs warning light illumination investigation # EA06005

  Porsche is initiating a customer notification action to address a condition related to a faulty or loose connector in the side airbag system.Porsches testing has shown that the faulty connector will not prevent side airbag deployment.The faulty connector will cause the circuit resistance to exceed the threshold for illumination of the air bag warning light.Porsche has reported a large number of warranty claims for illumination of the air bag warning light and many vehicles have been serviced to correct this condition as described in the cayenne technical information bulletin: group 6, #11/04 "airbag warning light activated."porsche will perform this service to all remaining uncorrected vehicles under a new product improvement campaign starting at the end of april 2007.All owners of a subject vehicle built through november 2004 will be notified by porsche to bring the vehicle to a dealer to receive the free modification.Vehicles built after november 2004 do not contain the subject connector.In addition, porsche reports that a small number of vehicles built in november and december 2003, may contain an incorrectly manufactured side airbag module.This may also produceillumination of the airbag warning light that would become evident soon after the vehicle is put into service.Warranty data indicates that these modules have been corrected and no longer present a risk.Porsche has not received any report of non-deployment of the side airbag.The action taken by porsche is sufficient to resolve the issue raised by this investigation.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
  

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Porsche notified me of recall november 29 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 porsche cayenne. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v576000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (porsche rochester, 3955 w henrietta rd, rochester, ny 14623, (585) 334-1600) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Dear sir/ madam thank you for your letter of november 29, 2017, regarding recall of our vehicle porsche cayenne s #[xxx] (recall # 17v-576). Please note that due to the problem i experienced with the fuel pump in the vehicle, i had to replace the pumps rh and lh, with required accessories. A total cost of the repair, including parts and labor, was $2,640. Please let us know if the above is sufficient, or i should still need additional repair. Also let me know if you could be able to reimburse the total or partial cost of the above repair. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6).'*jb

While driving under normal driving conditions the check/add coolant alarm/icon appeared in the dash display. After letting the vehicle cool down, checked the radiator coolant reservoir tank and found little to no coolant in side the reservoir tank. Subsequently as i closed the hood i happened to see a fresh trail of coolant from where i had backed into the parking spot. Looked under the car and the coolant was steadily leaking out from the rear, center left bottom of the engine splash/cover. After getting the vehicle inspected by the repair facility, the vehicle was found to have suffered a coolant pipe failure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 porsche cayenne. The contact stated the drive shaft would vibrate excessively when driving at any speed. The contact stated the vibration went from a part time occurrence to being a consistent occurrence. The contact believed that the support bearing failed. The contact discovered the support bearing was being held together by a piece of rubber. The failure mileage was 49,350 and the current mileage is 52,000. Updated 03/05/12*lj the consumer stated the driveshaft failed prematurely. Updated evoq 03/08/12 updated evoq 04/12/12

Failure of driveshaft and transmission 6 year history of "hesitation" whenever car accelerated. *tr