Recall 11V285000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Report Date
20110610
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Affected Vehicles
10 models
Defect Description
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011, 911 TURBO; TURBO S, 911 GT3, GT3 RS AND GT2 RS HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CENTER LOCKING HUB AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. OVER TIME THE HUBS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
Safety Consequence
AS THE HUBS WEAR, THE WHEELS COULD LOOSEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PORSCHE | 911 GT2 RS |
| 2010 | PORSCHE | 911 GT3 |
| 2010 | PORSCHE | 911 GT3 RS |
| 2010 | PORSCHE | 911 TURBO |
| 2010 | PORSCHE | 911 TURBO S |
| 2011 | PORSCHE | 911 GT2 RS |
| 2011 | PORSCHE | 911 GT3 |
| 2011 | PORSCHE | 911 GT3 RS |
| 2011 | PORSCHE | 911 TURBO |
| 2011 | PORSCHE | 911 TURBO S |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.