NHTSA safety recall

Recall 17V368000 · manufacturer campaign AH08

Engine — Porsche · reported 7 Jun 2017 · 18,005 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.

The risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA campaign
17V368000
Manufacturer campaign
AH08
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Report received
7 Jun 2017
Owners notified
12 Jan 2018
Potentially affected
18,005

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2011 Porsche Cayenne S 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2011 Porsche Panamera 2012 Porsche Panamera 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 2010 Porsche Panamera 4s 2011 Porsche Panamera 4s 2012 Porsche Panamera 4s 2010 Porsche Panamera S 2011 Porsche Panamera S 2012 Porsche Panamera S 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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