Vehicle recall 04V069000 · February 18, 2004
Porsche Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo
On certain sport utility vehicles, the main wiring harness was incorrectly routed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the main wiring harness was incorrectly routed. Damage to the main wiring harness can lead to the failure of various electrical systems.
- Consequence
- In extreme cases, to a cable fire beneath the instrument panel in the passenger compartment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-route the wiring harness. Owner notification schedule began on March 29, 2004. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V069000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 18, 2004
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- March 29, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,637
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche Cayenne S (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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