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Recall 11V-285

PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2010 to 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS and 4 other models: Wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs).

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-285
Reported
June 10, 2011
Vehicles affected
1,702 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

As the hubs wear, the wheels could loosen, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Porsche's safety recall no. Ab01.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles