Recall 12V065000: 2011–2012 Porsche Cayenne, 2011–2012 Porsche Cayenne S, 2011–2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 21, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 20,278
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A detached headlight could lead to loss of visibility and an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Porsche's safety recall number is ac01.customers may 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.
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Porsche Cayenne
- 2012 Porsche Cayenne
- 2011 Porsche Cayenne S
- 2012 Porsche Cayenne S
- 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
- 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
- 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
- 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V065000
- Manufacturer campaign
- AC01
- Manufacturer
- PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner letters
- Mar 9, 2012
- Components
- Exterior lighting:headlights (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology