Taycan Recall over Software Glitch Affects 1,158 Vehicles in Canada
Taycan Recall over Software Glitch Affects 1,158 Vehicles in CanadaIt was already known earlier this month that Porsche was preparing a large-scale recall of its Taycan model due to a software glitch that can cause a sudden and unexpected loss of power. Now, Transport Canada has provided concrete numbers for the vehicles affected in Canada.
In all, the recall affects 1,158 2020 and 2021 Taycan models in Canada – which represents the vast majority of the units of the model Porsche has sold in Canada since it debuted.
According to Transport Canada, the software error makes itself manifest in a total loss of power to the wheels, and then in an on-screen message explaining a “Motor control error Stop vehicle in a safe place”.
In some cases the driver is able to then restart the vehicle by pushing one the stop/start button, but there’s a risk of a repeat loss of power. However, in some complaints received by the NHTSA in the U.S., owners reported being unable to re-start their vehicle.
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