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Porsche Australia is recalling a total of 405 examples of its all-electric Taycan due to an issue with the front seat wire harnesses which may get damaged when moving the seat.
This recall affects regular Taycan sedan, as well as Taycan Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo wagon variants produced between 2019 and 2021.
“The protective fabric covering of the front seats wire harness may become damaged when adjusting the seat,” said the company in its recall notice.
“If this was to occur it will activate the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.”
- A total of 405 vehicles are affected
- The VIN list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected vehicle, you’ll need to contact your preferred official Porsche Centre to schedule in an appointment for a free fix.
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Jack Quick is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne. Jack studied journalism and photography at Deakin University in Burwood, and previously represented the university in dance nationally. In his spare time, he loves to pump Charli XCX and play a bit of Grand Theft Auto. He’s also the proud owner of a blue, manual 2020 Suzuki Jimny.
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