Recall 12V-065
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2011 to 2012 Porsche Cayenne and 3 other models: Exterior lighting (headlights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-065
- Reported
- February 21, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 20,278 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A detached headlight could lead to loss of visibility and an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Porsche's safety recall number is AC01.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Porsche Cayenne 2011 to 2012
- Porsche Cayenne S 2011 to 2012
- Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid 2011 to 2012
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2011 to 2012