NHTSA Recall 11V285000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V285000; Date: Jun. 10, 2011
As the hubs wear, the wheels could loosen, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Porsche 911 Gt2 Rs; 2011 Porsche 911 Gt2 Rs; 2010 Porsche 911 Gt3; 2011 Porsche 911 Gt3; 2010 Porsche 911 Gt3 Rs; 2011 Porsche 911 Gt3 Rs; 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo; 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo; 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S; 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S
Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,702
Recall Summary:
Porsche is recalling certain model year 2010-2011, 911 turbo; turbo s, 911 gt3, gt3 rs and gt2 rs high performance vehicles, manufactured from may 18, 2009 through September 17, 2010, and equipped with center locking hub and wheel assemblies. Over time the hubs can wear prematurely.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the central locking hubs and wheels with an improved design, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 28, 2011. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
Recall Notes:
Porsche's safety recall no. Ab01. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 28, 2011
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