NHTSA Recall 12V558000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V558000; Date: Dec. 3, 2012
If the rear hub fails, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Porsche 911 Gt3
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 455
Recall Summary:
Porsche is recalling certain model year 2010 911 gt3 vehicles manufactured may 15, 2009, through February 11, 2010. The rear wheel hubs may be prone to failure under certain driving conditions. Also, the original, suggested maintenance intervals may be insufficient to prevent wheel hub failure.
How to Fix:
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs on the rear axle free of charge. The service interval specifications will also be revised and provided to owners as part of Porsche's owner notification letter. The recall began on January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
Recall Notes:
Porsche's safety recall number is ac05. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 22, 2013
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