Equipment: labels Porsche recall

The problem

The symbol identifying the light switch on the involved vehicles does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "Control and displays".

The fix

Owner will be sent the correct symbol for self installation or installation by the dealer.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: electrical; headlamp switch.Consequences of defect: use of the european symbol instead of the correctamerican version may be confusing to the driver. This would create a safetyhazard.

What to do

1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Porsche dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 78V217000.
3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.