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Macan EV recall in US - headlights may shine too bright (2,941 units affected)
BigApple
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my VIN is "WP1AC....." looks like the recalls only go to "WP1AB..." unless i read it wrong. I looked up the recall list on the vin and it says no recalls (last updated Dec 3rd)
daveo4EV
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they may have not updated the recall site yet - but my VIN does show any outstanding recalls - we'll see if that's still true in a month
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My VIN is “WP1ZZ....
I wonder if it applies to this, or is this VIN UK specific?
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So on the way home today I noticed that individual LEDs get brighter and dimmer as I was moving through traffic. I could see clearly on the white van in front of me as lights changed. Then, I see this article tonight...
I am suspecting. I have European spec lights on my car? Which if true I'd be more than happy to keep and not get recalled!
Details:
I am suspecting. I have European spec lights on my car? Which if true I'd be more than happy to keep and not get recalled!
Details:
As per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the upper beams on certain Macan Electric models aren’t calibrated properly and may shine too bright, which could reduce visibility for incoming drivers and thus increase the risk of a crash. Due to a software data set error, the affected vehicles were programmed from the factory after the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) specs, whereas U.S.-spec vehicles need to conform to the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS).
In total, 2,941 Porsche Macan Electric built between March 15, 2024, and November 4, 2024, are affected by the recall. Cars assembled after November 18 were shipped with the correct headlight software that complies with FMVSS No. 108.
The fix for the affected EVs is free of charge. Porsche will notify dealers on December 11, while owners will be notified on January 24, 2025.
Source - MSN / Insideevs
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This will definitely be one of those recalls I delay as long as possible. I have not seen true matrix enabled ability, it would be pretty obvious if that was actually what happened. I also have not seen my lights do any sort of light shift with traffic (built July - Macan 4) that would indicate that is happening, but I'll keep an eye on them this evening to see if I see any of the behaviour you indicated.
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