Porsche recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Porsche is recalling certain aftermarket center wheel mounting kits equipped with center wheel lock and hub assemblies bearing the torque specification inscription "500 nm" on the center bolt sold for use on model year 2010 and 2011 porsche 911 turbo vehicles. Should vehicles equipped with the affected kits be operated under racing conditions, there is a possibility that the wheel retention system may fail.
What could happen
If the wheel retention fails, a vehicle crash could occur.
The fix
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.)
Vehicles covered
- Porsche 911 Turbo 2010–2011
- Porsche Center Wheel Mounting Kit
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11E021000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 17, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jun 28, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 54
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Porsche's recall campaign number is ab01.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Porsche recall: Wheels Oct 16, 2026
- Porsche recall: Seat belts Feb 20, 2024
- Porsche recall: Air bags Oct 25, 2023
- Ohlins / Porsche recall: Suspension Dec 11, 2020
- Porsche recall: Seat belts Aug 5, 2011
- Porsche recall: Wheels Jun 10, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.