2012 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Porsche Cayenne S | 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid | 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid | 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo | 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo | 2012 Porsche Cayenne S — Exterior lighting: headlights
Published February 21, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 21, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V065000, published February 21, 2012. Recalling firm: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.; 2012 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Porsche Cayenne S | 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid | 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid | 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo | 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo | 2012 Porsche Cayenne S — Exterior lighting: headlights.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Model
- CAYENNE
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE | 2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE | 2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE S | 2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE S HYBRID | 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE S HYBRID | 2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO | 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO | 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE S
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Porsche Cayenne S | 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid | 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid | 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo | 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo | 2012 Porsche Cayenne S — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V065000 on February 21, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PORSCHE. Model: CAYENNE.