Porsche 911 Recall R/2007/179: Defective Switch Console, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 12 Dec 2007
- Launched
- 40
- vehicles in the UK
- A802
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled 911 vehicles. The switch console for the PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) and TC Off (Traction Control) may be defective and give incorrect signals or cause the above systems to fail. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the switch console. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The switch console for the PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) and TC Off (Traction Control) may be defective and give incorrect signals or cause the above systems to fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DEFECTIVE SWITCH CONSOLE Defect: The switch console for the PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) and TC Off (Traction Control) may be defective and give incorrect signals or cause the above systems to fail. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the switch console.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: defective switch console.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the switch console.
Are You Affected?
911 may be included. Porsche estimates 40 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 campaign code A802 or the DVSA reference R/2007/179. 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?.
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This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2007/056 on 26 Mar 2007, for seat buckle may not de-latch following an impact. The one launched after it was R/2008/029 on 18 Feb 2008, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/179, launched 12 December 2007. 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.