The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V558000·Announced 2012-12-03

Porsche Recalls 2010 911 GT3 for Rear Wheel Hub Failure Risk

Porsche is recalling 455 model year 2010 911 GT3 vehicles because the rear wheel hubs may fail, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear wheel hub failure) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 911 GT3 vehicles manufactured between May 15, 2009, and February 11, 2010. The recall involves 455 vehicles in the United States.

The defect involves rear wheel hubs that may be prone to failure under certain driving conditions. Additionally, the original suggested maintenance intervals may be insufficient to prevent this wheel hub failure. If the rear hub fails, there may be a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs on the rear axle free of charge. The service interval specifications will also be revised and provided to owners as part of the notification letter. The recall began on January 22, 2013. 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 GT3
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Sports Car
Hazard
Affected units
455

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 GT3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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