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SevereNHTSA·11V285000·Announced 2011-06-10

Porsche Recalls 2010-2011 911 Models for Worn Wheel Hubs

Porsche is recalling certain 2010-2011 911 models because center locking hubs may wear prematurely, causing wheels to loosen and increasing crash risk.

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 (worn hubs causing wheel loosening) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 911 Turbo, Turbo S, GT3, GT3 RS, and GT2 RS high-performance vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between May 18, 2009, and September 17, 2010, and are equipped with center locking hub and wheel assemblies.

The recall is issued because the hubs can wear prematurely over time. As the hubs wear, the wheels could loosen, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the central locking hubs and wheels with an improved design free of charge. The safety recall began on June 28, 2011. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE 911 TURBO S, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, 911 TURBO
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Wheel and Tire Systems
Hazard
Affected units
1,702

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 (5)

  • 911 TURBO S
  • 911 GT3
  • 911 GT3 RS
  • 911 TURBO
  • 911 GT2 RS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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