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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V329000

2012 Porsche Cayenne | 2012 Porsche Panamera | 2011 Porsche Panamera — Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger

Published July 13, 2012 · Recall initiated: July 12, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V329000, published July 13, 2012 and initiated July 12, 2012. Recalling firm: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.; 2012 Porsche Cayenne | 2012 Porsche Panamera | 2011 Porsche Panamera — Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
PORSCHE
Model
CAYENNE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Lot
2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE | 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA | 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Porsche Cayenne | 2012 Porsche Panamera | 2011 Porsche Panamera — Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V329000 on July 13, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PORSCHE. Model: CAYENNE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)