NHTSA Recall # | 95555 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V558000 |
MFG Compaign # | AC05 |
Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | PORSCHE |
Brand | PORSCHE |
Model | 911 GT3 |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE |
Date of notification | 22/01/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 15/05/09 |
End date of manufacturing | 11/02/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/12/12 |
Report created | 05/12/12 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 455 |
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. |
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). |