NHTSA recall 04V071000
Power train › Automatic transmission
Porsche Cayenne and 2 more
Reported Feb 18, 20044,099 vehicles affectedPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Built Oct 20, 2003 – Nov 26, 2003
The defect
Certain sport utility vehicles may have had a transfer case installed that could, due to changes in the housing casting, result in the oil pump rotation. should this occur, oil starvation of the internal gears might result.
The risk
Continued operation of the vehicle could result in a fracture of the transfer case housing. incorrect torque would then be applied to the driven wheels or oil could leak and contact the tires.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the transfer case housing and, if necessary, replace the transfer case. owner notification began on may 3, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.