Porsche recall: Wheels
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
As the hubs wear, the wheels could loosen, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Porsche 911 Gt2 Rs 2010–2011
- Porsche 911 Gt3 2010–2011
- Porsche 911 Gt3 Rs 2010–2011
- Porsche 911 Turbo 2010–2011
- Porsche 911 Turbo S 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V285000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 10, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jun 28, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,702
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 18, 2009 to May 18, 2009
- Part
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- Maker's own recall number
- AB01
Notes
Porsche's safety recall no. 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: Air bags Oct 25, 2023
- Porsche recall: Child seat Dec 11, 2019
- Porsche recall: Air bags Mar 2, 2017
- Porsche recall: Seat belts Aug 5, 2011
- Porsche recall: Seat belts Feb 20, 2024
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.