| Issue ID | 869849 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10413499 |
| Manufacurer | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | PORSCHE |
| Model | CAYENNE S |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/07/11 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 porsche cayenne s. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, an overheating indicator light began to illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken directly to an independent repair shop where engine coolant was added to the vehicle. While adding the coolant, the technicians noticed that the coolant was leaking out through its plastic tubing. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where the plastic tubing for the engine coolant was being replaced with aluminum tubing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 54,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HILLSDALE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | WP1AB29P34LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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