NHTSA 12V329000 United States
Porsche Cayenne recall: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Official safety recall 12V329000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign12V329000
ComponentEngine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Report date2012-07-12
ManufacturerPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Panamera | 2011 | United States |
| Porsche Panamera | 2012 | United States |
| Porsche Cayenne | 2012 | United States |
The problem
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.
IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND THE INCREASED RISK OF A FIRE.
The official remedy
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 1-800-767-7243.