Porsche Recalls Cars Worldwide Due To Faulty Transmission Unit
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Volkswagen’s sports-car brand Porsche has to recall almost 340,000 Cayenne and Panamera vehicles due to problems with their automatic transmission, the German company said on Tuesday.
A Porsche spokesman said the cars might roll when parked due to a potentially fragile part in the connection between the gear lever and transmission.
Almost 100,000 of the affected vehicles, which date back to 2002, are in the United States and almost 25,000 in Germany.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Porsche models are affected by this recall?
Which specific Porsche models are affected by this recall?
The recall impacts Cayenne and Panamera vehicles. These models are experiencing issues with their automatic transmission, which could potentially cause the cars to roll when parked.
Q.What is the total number of vehicles Porsche is recalling globally?
What is the total number of vehicles Porsche is recalling globally?
Porsche is recalling almost 340,000 vehicles worldwide. This global recall addresses problems with the automatic transmission in affected cars, ensuring driver safety.
Q.When were the affected vehicles originally manufactured?
When were the affected vehicles originally manufactured?
The affected vehicles, which include Cayenne and Panamera models, date back to 2002. This indicates a broad range of production years are included in the recall.
Q.What is the specific problem with the transmission that led to the recall?
What is the specific problem with the transmission that led to the recall?
A potentially fragile part in the connection between the gear lever and transmission could cause the cars to roll when parked. This is the core issue leading to the recall.
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