| Issue ID | 590732 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10159285 |
| Manufacurer | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | PORSCHE |
| Model | CAYENNE S |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 03/06/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Severe vibration/noise in main rear drive shaft. Failure of rubber bushing component on center support bearing causes severe instability of drive shaft. Potential for loss of drive train component at speed. First failure at 72000 miles. Dealer admits that there have been multiple instances of failure on vehicles nationwide to the extent that porsche does not have replacement parts available from warehouse and other dealers are reluctant to transfer stock because of anticipated need. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GREENWOOD, SC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 15/08/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | PORSCHE OF GREENVILLE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | GREENVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | SC |
| Dealer's ZIP code |