Porsche Cayenne Recall R/2004/052: The Spring Of The Foot Operated Handbrake May Rub On The Main Wiring Harness, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 31 Mar 2004
- Launched
- 842
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/052
- DVSA reference
Porsche recalled Cayenne vehicles built between 1 March 2003 and 1 March 2003. Possibility that the spring of the foot operated handbrake may rub on the main wiring harness and damage it. The dealer will fit a cover to protect the harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possibility that the spring of the foot operated handbrake may rub on the main wiring harness and damage it.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SPRING OF THE FOOT OPERATED HANDBRAKE MAY RUB ON THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS Defect: Possibility that the spring of the foot operated handbrake may rub on the main wiring harness and damage it Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit a cover to protect the harness.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the spring of the foot operated handbrake may rub on the main wiring harness.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a cover to protect the harness.
Are You Affected?
Cayenne built between 1 March 2003 and 1 March 2003 may be included. Porsche estimates 842 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Porsche, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
- Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2004/052. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CayenneCheck the high-pressure pump connections and if necessary replace the high-pressure pumps including fuel lines | Urgent | R/2025/432 | |
| CayenneRe-programming DME control unit | Low | R/2025/063 | |
| CayenneReplacing upper trailing arm on the front axle | Book soon | R/2024/306 | |
| CayenneThe chassis geometry on the rear axle has deviated in some cases | Book soon | R/2022/052 | |
| Cayenne, PanameraImprove the engine control system in terms of nitrogen oxide emissions | Low | R/2022/002 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2004/051 on 31 Mar 2004, for inadequate crash resistance for front left seat frame. The one launched after it was R/2004/063 on 18 May 2004, for seat backs do not meet the rigidity of porche specification. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/052, launched 31 March 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.