THE clock is ticking for thousands of drivers to grab their payment after a manufacturer settled a lawsuit complaint. Porsche agreed to the one-time payment , which could pay drivers up to $7,500 if they owned or leased one of six models. Porsche agreed to the undisclosed settlement but didn't admit wrongdoing, according to Top Class Action .
The luxury sports car company received a complaint alleging they installed defective audio and communications hardware. In the class action lawsuit, drivers reported their car's systems would unexpectedly reboot. The cars used Porsche Communication Management, or PCM 3.
1, as of May 20, 2021. Read More on Car Settlements The vehicles listed in the lawsuit had an XM radio antenna. PCM systems integrate Porsche models' communications, navigation, and audio functions.
They were standard features on several models. Here are the cars and model years listed in the complaint, per Top Class Action: Most read in Motors 2010-2016 Panamera 2011-2016 Cayenne 2012-2016 911 Carrera 2012-2016 Boxster 2012-2016 Cayman 2015-2016 Macan Drivers in these cars may be eligible for a $7,500 payment to cover out-of-pocket expenses incurred while fixing the communications system. The payment can include vehicle repairs from the system and towing costs.
Drivers can also get some cash for alternative transportation, compensating when their vehicle was in the shop. Eligible Porsche drivers must have documentation of their reboot expenses. Class members who didn't fi.