| Issue ID | 1388263 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11002072 |
| Manufacurer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Brand | PORSCHE |
| Model | PANAMERA 4S |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 22/10/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Both times i was driving on the highway when lights started coming up on my dash with sound alerts. Car shut off multiple times but would restart when i pulled off the road. Right camshaft adjuster bolts broke in feb 2016, left camshaft adjuster bolts broke in october 2016 along with exhaust camshaft broken in 2 pieces and now 5 bent valves. 3 of the 5 bridges ripped and broken that holds the exhaust camshaft down. Engine still out of the car. High pressure fuel pump and fuel pump in tank failed since high pressure pump is on camshaft that was connected to adjuster. Antifreeze all over the top of the engine in the v of the engine so water pump , thermostat and housing replaced. Multiple bolt heads not recovered from broken camshaft adjuster bolt and shavings found in oil. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOURBONNAIS, IL |
| VIN pattern | WP0AB2A7AL0XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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