Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PORSCHE
Model Of Vehicle
CAYENNE
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V071000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Transfer Case Housing And, If Necessary, Replace The Transfer Case. Owner Notification Began On May 3, 2004. Owners Should Contact Porsche At 1-800-545-8039.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20031020
End Of Manufacture
20031126
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4099
Date Owners Notified
20040503
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040218