Recall 17V-368
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalled the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S and 6 other models: Engine.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-368
- Reported
- June 7, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 18,005 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-[removed]. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Porsche Cayenne S 2011
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2011
- Porsche Panamera 2011 to 2012
- Porsche Panamera 4 2011 to 2012
- Porsche Panamera 4S 2010 to 2012
- Porsche Panamera S 2010 to 2012
- Porsche Panamera Turbo 2010 to 2012