NHTSA Recall # | 95412 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V329000 |
MFG Compaign # | AC04 |
Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | PORSCHE |
Brand | PORSCHE |
Model | CAYENNE |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TUR |
Date of notification | 19/09/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 17/01/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 17/01/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 12/07/12 |
Report created | 13/07/12 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 270 |
Defect summary | Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 panamera turbo, 2012 panamera turbo s, and 2012 cayenne turbo vehicles. The turbine wheel of a turbocharger may fracture due to a casting defect. If a fracture occurs, vehicle performance will be decreased and the turbine shaft may fracture. |
Consequence summary | If the shaft fractures, oil may be drawn into the exhaust system, resulting in smoke and the increased risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbine wheels, free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2012. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243. |
Recall notes | Porsche's safety recall number is ac04. 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. |