Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V368000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V368000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 18,005 affected units, Camshaft Controllers may Loosen and Fail, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2010-2012 panamera s, panamera 4s and panamera turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 panamera and panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 cayenne s and cayenne turbo vehicles
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 12, 2018. 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.