Recall 12V065000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Report Date
20120221
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Affected Vehicles
8 models
Defect Description
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CAYENNE, CAYENNE S, CAYENNE S HYBRID, AND CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2012 BECAUSE THE HEADLAMPS MAY COME LOOSE AND DETACH FROM THE FENDER.
Safety Consequence
A DETACHED HEADLIGHT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP LOCKING ASSEMBLIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PORSCHE | CAYENNE |
| 2011 | PORSCHE | CAYENNE S |
| 2011 | PORSCHE | CAYENNE S HYBRID |
| 2011 | PORSCHE | CAYENNE TURBO |
| 2012 | PORSCHE | CAYENNE |
| 2012 | PORSCHE | CAYENNE S |
| 2012 | PORSCHE | CAYENNE S HYBRID |
| 2012 | PORSCHE | CAYENNE TURBO |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.