NHTSA Recall 04V071000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V071000; Date: Feb. 18, 2004
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Porsche Cayenne; 2004 Porsche Cayenne S; 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 4,099
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 3, 2004
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