Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V558000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V558000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2010 911 gt3 vehicles manufactured may 15, 2009, through february 11, 2010 Includes 455 affected units, Rear Wheel Hubs may Fail, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010 911 gt3 vehicles manufactured may 15, 2009, through february 11, 2010

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V558000
Report Received Date: 2012-12-03T00:00:00
Subject: Rear wheel hubs may fail
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 455

Details

MFR Campaign Number: AC05
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: If the rear hub fails, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4fja_khii_d725
NHTSA ID: 12V558000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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