2019-2024 Porsche Taycan electric car recalled in Australia
2019-2024 Porsche Taycan electric car recalled in Australia
The fault could cause a short circuit in the vehicle's battery and lead to a vehicle fire, according to the recall notice.
The affected vehicles are stamped 2019 to 2024 models.
The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective. A short circuit could cause a thermal overload and result in a vehicle fire over time.
Two separate recalls were issued for the affected Taycans, with 1095 examples of the 2019-2023 electric vehicle (EVs) and 310 units of the 2019-2024 car identified.
Porsche said it will continue to monitor affected vehicles through the over-the-air data analysis and affected owners will be contacted in writing advising them to have their cars checked.