Due To Light Problems, Porsche Tiger Electric Affected By Recalls In The US

Porsche Macan Electric. (Doc. Porsche AG)

JAKARTA - The latest generation Porsche Macan has debuted globally earlier this year. However, the beginning of his work was marked by poor performance. The reason is, the SUV was affected by the recall in the United States (US).

According to an InsideEVs report Tuesday, December 3, the matter involved software relating to the front light control unit and needed to be re-programd in order to comply with federal regulations.

Unfortunately, the update cannot be done over-the-air and must be made at the local Porsche service center.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the top lights on certain Electric Tiger models are not calibrated properly and may shine too bright so that they can reduce visibility for drivers who come and can increase the risk of accidents.

Due to errors in datasets of software, the affected Tigers are in accordance with the specifications of the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE), while US specifications must comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) standards.

It was stated that as many as 2,941 units of the Porsche Macan Electric, which were assembled between March 15, 2024, to November 4, 2024, were affected by the problem.

Meanwhile, a German manufacturer has designed the headlights according to FMVSS standards on homemade vehicles after November 18.

It was reported that the affected vehicle owners had to come to the Porsche service center and that the repairs were free of charge. The manufacturer will notify the dealer on December 11. Meanwhile, the car owner will be notified on January 24, 2025.

Unlike the European regional market with strict emission regulations, the Porsche Macan Electric is sold in Uncle Sam's country alongside a pure gasoline-engined model. Now, the car has been sold from 75,300 US dollars (Rp1,197 billion).