Porsche Cayenne, VW Touareg Recalled Worldwide to Address Pedal Issue
Over 400,000 Porsche Cayennes are being recalled around the globe.
The voluntary safety recall affects a total of 409,477 units around the world from model years 2011 to 2016. According to the German automaker, the recall is to inspect a pedal hinge clip as it can become dislodged from the pedal bracket. Of the affected units, 88,300 are in the U.S. and 10,370 are in Canada.
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Dealerships will inspect to ensure the clip is present and reinstall it if necessary. The problem was first identified during internal inspections and has since been fixed in production. No accidents or injuries related to the recall have been reported.
Update: The Volkswagen Touareg is also impacted by the recall with approximately 391,000 units from model years 2011 to 2016.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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