3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Posted on: 2011-05-17
Description
Porsche is recalling certain model year 2010-2011, 911 turbo; turbo s, 911 gt3, gt3 rs and gt2 rs high performance vehicles, manufactured from may 18, 2009 through september 17, 2010, and equipped with center locking hub and wheel assemblies. Over time the hubs can wear prematurely.
Consequence
As the hubs wear, the wheels could loosen, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the central locking hubs and wheels with an improved design, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 28, 2011. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
Notes
Porsche's safety recall no. Ab01.owners may also 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 .
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2011-06-10
Description
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.
Consequence
If the wheel retention fails, a vehicle crash could occur.
Corrective Action
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.)
Notes
Porsche's recall campaign number is ab01.owners may also 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.
DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Posted on: 2020-12-14
Description
Ohlins usa, inc (ohlins) is recalling certain front struts, part number pos 5n20. These struts were sold as part of ohlins strut kits part number poz mn02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 porsche 911 carrera 4 and 4s (generation 996), and 2001-2006 porsche 911 turbo / turbo s (generation 996) and kit part number poz mn05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 porsche 911 carrera 4 and 4s (generation 997), and 2006-2013 porsche 911 turbo / turbo s (generation 997). The pin of the strut may experience excessive stress during maximum steering, possibly resulting breakage of the pin.
Consequence
If the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (poz mn02 or poz mn05) will receive replacement front struts (pos 5n20 or pos 5n21 - these parts are interchangeable), along with new top mount interface solutions, free of charge. The recall began december 22, 2020. Owners may contact ohlins customer service at 1-800-336-9029.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.