NHTSA Campaign 17V368000
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Issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Reported Jun 7, 2017 · 18,005 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORSCHE | CAYENNE S | 2011 | 18,005 |
| PORSCHE | CAYENNE TURBO | 2011 | 18,005 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA | 2011 | 18,005 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA | 2012 | 18,005 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA 4 | 2011 | 18,005 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA 4 | 2012 | 18,005 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA 4S | 2010 | 18,005 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA 4S | 2011 | 18,005 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA 4S | 2012 | 18,005 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA S | 2010 | 18,005 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA S | 2011 | 18,005 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA S | 2012 | 18,005 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA TURBO | 2010 | 18,005 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA TURBO | 2011 | 18,005 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA TURBO | 2012 | 18,005 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V368000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.