NHTSA Recall 12V065000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V065000; Date: Feb. 21, 2012
A detached headlight could lead to loss of visibility and an increased risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Porsche Cayenne; 2012 Porsche Cayenne; 2011 Porsche Cayenne S; 2012 Porsche Cayenne S; 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid; 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid; 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo; 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 20,278
Recall Summary:
Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 cayenne, cayenne s, cayenne s hybrid, and cayenne turbo vehicles manufactured from March 8, 2010, through January 31, 2012 because the headlamps may come loose and detach from the fender.
How to Fix:
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp locking assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 9, 2012. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
Recall Notes:
Porsche's safety recall number is ac01. Customers may 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: Mar 9, 2012
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