Making a car remains an extraordinarily finicky thing to do. Porsche’s latest recall is proof of just how many things are capable of going wrong in a modern vehicle and how even the smallest foibles can have big safety implications.
According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Porsche is recalling 9,570 Taycan electric vehicles because of an issue in the seats. The vehicles in question were made between October 2, 2019, and May 18, 2021.
The problem relates to the wiring harness in the driver and front passenger seats, which can become damaged as the occupant adjusts their seat back and forth. Basically, the fabric sheath around the wiring harness can be pulled into the drive spindle of the seat adjuster, which can, in rare cases, cause it to become damaged.
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Unfortunately, that harness runs a lot of systems and if it’s damaged, it could potentially cause the supplemental restraint systems to malfunction or deactivate. Owners will be tipped off to the damage by a red airbag warning light, but if the car gets into an accident after the damage has occurred, the front seat occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
Fortunately, this was an issue that was caught before Porsche became aware of any injuries in the field, so it’s hoping to fix it as a precautionary measure. Indeed, the company plans to start reaching out to customers on June 24 and they will be asked to bring their vehicles in for inspection.
Where necessary, Porsche technicians will add more fabric tape to secure the harness under the seat and prevent any potential damage during adjustment. The remedy will be implemented free of charge.
