The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11E021000·Announced 2011-05-17

Porsche Recalls 911 Turbo Aftermarket Wheel Mounting Kits

Porsche is recalling aftermarket center wheel mounting kits for 2010-2011 911 Turbo vehicles because the wheel retention system may fail under racing conditions.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel retention failure) that could result in a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket center wheel mounting kits equipped with center wheel lock and hub assemblies. These kits bear the torque specification inscription "500 NM" on the center bolt and were sold for use on model year 2010 and 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo vehicles.

The recall is issued because, if vehicles equipped with the affected kits are operated under racing conditions, there is a possibility that the wheel retention system may fail. If the wheel retention fails, a vehicle crash could occur.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the center bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on June 28, 2011. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-PORSCHE (1-800-767-7243) or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE 911 TURBO
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
Hazard
Affected units
54

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 911 TURBO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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