NHTSA Recall 17V368000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V368000; Date: Jun. 7, 2017
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Porsche Cayenne S; 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo; 2011 Porsche Panamera; 2012 Porsche Panamera; 2011 Porsche Panamera 4; 2012 Porsche Panamera 4; 2010 Porsche Panamera 4s; 2011 Porsche Panamera 4s; 2012 Porsche Panamera 4s; 2010 Porsche Panamera S; 2011 Porsche Panamera S; 2012 Porsche Panamera S; 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo; 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo; 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo
Component: Engine
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 17,986
Recall Summary:
Porsche cars north America, inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 panamera s, panamera 4s and panamera turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 panamera and panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 cayenne s and cayenne turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
How to Fix:
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 4, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ah08.
Recall Notes:
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.
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