| Issue ID | 716470 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10262089 |
| Manufacurer | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | PORSCHE |
| Model | CAYENNE S |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 04/02/09 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 porsche cayenne s with 15,000 miles had flat tire. Defective collapsible spare tire provided by porsche failed to inflate after repeated attempts by porsche roadside assistance and could not be used. Collapsible spare is vredestein spacemaster 195/75-18 106p , dot: dvvb4103.. , e4 0216520. Collapsible spare tire must work when needed and is a safety concern as it could leave you stranded in a dangerous place without recourse. Porsche na refused to replace the part due to the expiration of the new car limited warranty. Defective part is available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WHITESTONE, NY |
| VIN pattern | WP1AB29P64LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 0 |
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