Vehiclesfire

Passenger car (Porsche) · Taycan

A cell defect in the high-voltage battery may lead to a short-circuit and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and…

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Date
2024-03-01
Country
Germany
Brand
Porsche
Product
Passenger car
Classification
fire
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
  2. Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

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