Approximately 99,700 model-year 2003-06 Porsche Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo SUVs; model-year 2004-10 Cayenne SUVs; model-year 2006 Cayenne Turbo S SUVs; model-year 2010-16 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo hatchbacks; model-year 2011-16 Panamera and Panamera 4 hatchbacks; model-year 2012-13 Panamera Turbo S hatchbacks; model-year 2013-16 Panamera 4 GTS hatchbacks; model-year 2014-16 Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II and Panamera Turbo S Executive hatchbacks; model-year 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition and Panamera Platinum Edition hatchbacks; and model-year 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition and Panamera Turbo S Executive hatchbacks are being recalled due to issues with the shifter cable bushing. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach and allowing 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. This could cause unexpected movement, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
Porsche will begin notifying owners on Aug 11. Owners can call the automaker at 800-767-7243 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 to learn more.
To fix the problem, dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing. Owners are advised to use the parking brake until the repair is completed.
Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to repair any recalled issues or replace the defective part for free under the Highway Safety Act of 1970. If the dealership refuses to fix the problem or attempts to charge you for the repair, contact the manufacturer immediately.
Lemon Law Group Partners can assist car owners if they encounter any problems during the recall process with the manufacturer. Our attorneys deal directly with the manufacturer on the client’s behalf to quickly resolve the problem. In many cases, the attorneys get paid directly from the manufacturer so the client does not have to pay any attorneys’ fees to obtain legal counsel. For more information and a free consultation call 888-668-8581.
