Camshaft Controllers may Loosen and Fail – 2010-2012 Porsche Panamera & Cayenne

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera

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An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V368

Manufacturer Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Components ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 17,986

Summary

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.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

Porsche’s number for this recall is AH08.

Notes

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.

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