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NHTSA Campaign ID:  04V069000
Component:  Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood
Manufacturer:  Porsche Cars North America Inc.
Year:
2004
Make:
Porsche
Model:
Cayenne S
Recall Date:
02/16/2004
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,637
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
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.
Consequence Summary:
In extreme cases, to a cable fire beneath the instrument panel in the passenger compartment.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will re-route the wiring harness. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

NHTSA Campaign ID:  04V071000
Component:  Power Train: Automatic Transmission
Manufacturer:  Porsche Cars North America Inc.
Year:
2004
Make:
Porsche
Model:
Cayenne S
Recall Date:
02/16/2004
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,100
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
Certain sport utility vehicles may have had a transfer case installed that could, due to changes in the housing casting, result in the oil pump rotation. Should this occur, oil starvation of the internal gears might result.
Consequence Summary:
Continued operation of the vehicle could result in a fracture of the transfer case housing. Incorrect torque would then be applied to the driven wheels or oil could leak and contact the tires.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will inspect the transfer case housing and, if necessary, replace the transfer case. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
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