Recall 12V-329
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2012 Porsche Cayenne and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling (engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-329
- Reported
- July 12, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 270 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If the shaft fractures, oil may be drawn into the exhaust system, resulting in smoke and the increased risk of a fire.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Porsche's safety recall number is AC04.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 2012
- Porsche Panamera 2011 to 2012