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Weekly Recalls:  Mazda, Porsche

Written By: CarPro | Sep 19, 2024 12:25:43 PM

**MAZDA** CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V649000
  • Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations
  • Components LANE DEPARTURE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 672

Summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 573 Report RCLRPT-24V649-7005.PDF 


**PORSCHE**  CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V654000
  • Manufacturer Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
  • Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 954

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Taycan vehicles. The incorrect headlight control module software may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy

Dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB4.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall Acknowledgement RCAK-24V654-8832.pdf 

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