Recall 07V557000: TCS/Suspension Switch Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Porsche/911 GT3 2008

Porsche/911 GT3RS 2008

MANUFACTURER: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V557000

MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 04, 2007

COMPONENT: Electrical System: Instrument Panel

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 37

SUMMARY:
On certain 2 door coupe vehicles, the switch console for the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and the Traction Control (TC-OFF) switches was inappropriately installed. The LEDS in the switches can signal a functional change in the PASM mode or the deactivation of traction control even though the switches are not actuated.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the traction control or active stability management system are inadvertently disabled, and the subsequent warning lamp illumination in the instrument panel onboard computer is unnoticed by the driver, the safety benefits of these systems would be unavailable to the driver which could increase the possibility of a crash during aggressive driving maneuvers.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the switch console free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

NOTES:
Porsche recall No. A802. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.