AMC1 Hazard Warning Lamp – 2020-2021 Porsche Taycan

October 13, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V794000

Incorrect Activation of Hazard Lights/FMVSS 108

An activation of hazard lights in non-emergency situations could confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V794

Manufacturer PorscheeBay logo Cars North America, Inc.

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 11,827

 

Summary

PorscheeBay logo Cars North America, Inc. (PorscheeBay logo) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The pre-collision automatic hazard lights may activate in non-emergency situations. 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 reprogram the hazard lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact PorscheeBay logo customer service at 1-800-767-7243. PorscheeBay logo’s number for this recall is AMC1.

 

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.

 

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2021 Porsche Taycan 4S
2021 Porsche Taycan 4S

 


Overview

The subject vehicles are programmed with pre-collision automatic hazard warning lamp activation logic that exceeds the automatic activation functionality permitted by FMVSS No. 108. To remedy this incompatibility with the applicable regulation, the subject vehicles will be reprogrammed to remove the function.

 


Stop Delivery

Taycan (1YA / 1YB), 2020-2022

AMC1 Stop Delivery โ€“ Hazard Warning Lamp โ€“ automatic activation re-programming

 

Reason:

Affected vehicles may have been equipped with incorrect coding rules, which might cause an activation of the hazard warning lights by automatic means.

This is part of specific assistance features in other markets but is not permitted by local U.S. regulations.

 

Remedial action:

To correct this behavior and to bring affected vehicles into regulatory compliance, the Airbag control unit has to be recoded with an updated software before vehicle delivery.

 

Installation position:

(1) Airbag control unit (Re-coding)

 

Required tools:

 

Information

The Taycan (Y1A) is equipped as standard with a lithium starter battery.

Lithium starter batteries must only be charged using a suitable battery charger that has a current and voltage-controlled charge map.

For further information about the battery chargers to be used, see Workshop Manual ‘270689 Charging battery/vehicle electrical systemโ€™.

 

Re-coding Airbag control unit

NOTICE

Fault entry in the fault memory and control unit programming aborted due to undervoltage.

  • Increased current draw during diagnosis or control unit programming can cause a drop in voltage, which can result in one or more fault entries and the abnormal termination of the coding process.

โ‡’ Before starting control unit programming, connect a suitable battery charger with a current rating of at least 90 A to the vehicle.

 

NOTICE

Control unit programming will be aborted if the WLAN connection is unstable.

  • An unstable WiFi connection can interrupt communication between the PIWIS Tester and the vehicle Communication module (VCI). As a result, control unit programming may be aborted.

โ‡’ During control unit coding, always connect the PIWIS Tester to the vehicle communication module (VCI) via the USB cable.

 

NOTICE

Control unit programming will be aborted if the driver’s key is not recognized

  • If the driver’s key is not recognised in the vehicle, programming cannot be started or will be interrupted.

โ‡’ Position the driver’s key with the back facing forward upright between the holding struts in the rear cupholder (emergency start tray)    to guarantee a permanent radio link between the vehicle and remote control.

 

NOTICE

Programming interrupted

  • Malfunctions in control unit
  • Risk of damage to control unit

โ‡’ Route the line between the vehicle communication module (VCI) and diagnostic socket on the vehicle without tension and make sure that the connector is inserted fully into the diagnostic socket.

โ‡’ Check that the rechargeable battery for the PIWIS Tester is charged sufficiently. Connect the PIWIS Tester to the power supply unit if   necessary.

 

Information

The procedure described is based on the PIWIS Tester 3 software version 40.550.050.

 

The PIWIS Tester instructions take precedence and in the event of a discrepancy, these are the instructions that must be followed. A discrepancy may arise with later software versions for example.

 

1. Re-coding Airbag control unit

 

The basic procedure for control unit programming is described in the Workshop Manual Workshop Manual ‘9X00IN Basic instructions and procedure for control unit programming using the PIWIS Tester‘.

For specific information on control unit programming during this campaign, see the table below:

Required PIWIS Tester software version:40.550.050 (or higher)
Type of control unit programming:Control unit coding using the “Campaignโ€œ function in the Additional menu on the PIWIS Tester by entering a programming code.
Coding code:Z8K5V
Coding sequence:Read and follow the information and instructions on the PIWIS Tester during the guided programming sequence. Do not interrupt programming and coding.

When coding is complete, the message โ€œCoding has been completed successfullyโ€ is displayed and a tick appears in the ‘Status’ box.

Coding time (approx.):6 minutes
Procedure if control unit coding is not successful:Repeat control unit programming by entering the programming code again.

 

2. Read out and erase all fault memories, review and delete any fault memory entries present. For the procedure, see Workshop Manual ‘033500 Fault memory for on-board diagnosisโ€™.

 

3. Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet.

 

Warranty processing

Scope 1: Re-coding airbag control unit

Working time:

Re-coding airbag control unit

Includes:     Connecting and disconnecting battery charger

Connecting and disconnecting PIWIS Tester

Reading out and erasing fault memories

Invoicing:  Damage Code AMC1 99 000, Repair Code 1

39 TU

 


Chronology :

At the end of August, PorscheeBay logo gained knowledge that the subject vehicles are programmed with pre-collision automatic hazard warning lamp activation logic that may exceed the automatic activation functionality permitted by FMVSS No. 108. This feature is permitted in other markets.

Subsequently, PorscheeBay logo carefully analyzed whether this feature (which PorscheeBay logo believes provides a net safety benefit) was in conflict with FMVSS No. 108. This included the analysis of interpretation letters addressing permissible automatic activation of hazard warning lamps. In parallel, PorscheeBay logo investigated affected software versions, part numbers and vehicle populations.

On Oct. 6, 2021, PorscheeBay logo determined that the subject vehicles do not comply with the definition of FMVSS No. 108 in the context of an automatic activation of warning hazard lights.

 


2 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
PORSCHEeBay logoTAYCAN2020-2021

 


11 Associated Documents

Noncompliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V794-5852.PDF 213.668KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – AMC1 Stop Delivery – Hazard Warning Lamp – automatic activation re-programming

RCMN-21V794-2262.pdf 129.457KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V794-6240.pdf 645.145KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V794-2752.pdf 104.964KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V794-1227.pdf 180.982KB

 


Part 577 Owner Notification Envelope

RONE-21V794-8759.pdf 75.496KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V794-2097.PDF 211.153KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V794-5453.pdf 506.012KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1

RCLQRT-21V794-6369.PDF 211.257KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-2

RCLQRT-21V794-0706.PDF 211.342KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2022-3

RCLQRT-21V794-1860.PDF 211.452KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

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