| Issue ID | 1720582 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11390241 |
| Manufacurer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Brand | PORSCHE |
| Model | CAYENNE S |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 26/01/21 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 porsche cayenne s. The contact stated the insulation for the wires on the headlights were worn out resulting in the loss of headlight functionality. The contact stated that check headlight and check turn signal lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 173,000.*dt consumer stated evidently, the insulation was compounded from a vegetable source (soy) not very durable. The insulation on the headlight wiring harnesses were crumbling. The headlights high and low beam, parking lights and turn signals were intermittent.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 173000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROANOKE, VA |
| VIN pattern | WP1AB29P76LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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