NHTSA 12V065000 United States
Porsche Cayenne recall: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Official safety recall 12V065000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign12V065000
ComponentExterior Lighting:headlights
Report date2012-02-21
ManufacturerPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Cayenne | 2011 | United States |
| Porsche Cayenne | 2012 | United States |
The problem
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.
A DETACHED HEADLIGHT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
The official remedy
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 1-800-767-7243.