NHTSA Recall # | 90851 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V065000 |
MFG Compaign # | AC01 |
Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | PORSCHE |
Brand | PORSCHE |
Model | CAYENNE S |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Date of notification | 09/03/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 08/03/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/01/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 21/02/12 |
Report created | 21/02/12 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 20278 |
Defect summary | Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 cayenne, cayenne s, cayenne s hybrid, and cayenne turbo vehicles manufactured from march 8, 2010, through january 31, 2012 because the headlamps may come loose and detach from the fender. |
Consequence summary | A detached headlight could lead to loss of visibility and an increased risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp locking assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 9, 2012. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243. |
Recall notes | Porsche's safety recall number is ac01. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |