NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11E021000
EQUIPMENT
Published June 10, 2011 · Recall initiated: May 17, 2011
What's the hazard
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET CENTER WHEEL MOUNTING KITS EQUIPPED WITH CENTER WHEEL LOCK AND HUB ASSEMBLIES BEARING THE TORQUE SPECIFICATION INSCRIPTION "500 NM" ON THE CENTER BOLT SOLD FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 PORSCHE 911 TURBO VEHICLES. SHOULD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AFFECTED KITS BE OPERATED UNDER RACING CONDITIONS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE WHEEL RETENTION SYSTEM MAY FAIL.
What to do
PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-PORSCHE (1-800-767-7243.)
Recall details
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Model
- 911 TURBO
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2010 PORSCHE 911 TURBO | PORSCHE CENTER WHEEL MOUNTING KIT | 2011 PORSCHE 911 TURBO
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US