Porsche Panamera: Accelerator Pedal May Be Installed Incorrectly

Recall Summary Porsche is recalling 4 Panamera vehicles because the accelerator pedal's electrical connector may not be properly secured due to a manufacturing error. If the connection loosens while driving, the vehicle's throttle will stop responding and it will slow to a crawl, only moving at idle engine speed. Porsche dealerships need to inspect and confirm the connector is correctly locked.

Recalling firm

PORSCHE

Product

Vehicles: PORSCHE PANAMERA. Units affected: 4

Reason

On affected vehicles there is the possibility the electric plug connection of the accelerator pedal module is not secured correctly due to an assembly error. The assembly error could potentially lead to a loosening of the contact of the electric plug connection of the accelerator pedal and as a result throttle response may no longer be available. If this happens while driving the vehicle will decelerate to a walking pace and it can only be moved with the engine power available at idle speed. Remedy: To prevent this from occuring correct locking of the electric plug connection of the...

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-04-16

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f5e201e1-6fcd-494b-9eb1-e70aa80ce6db