Recall Alert: Porsche Recalling Aftermarket Center Wheel Mounting Kits for 2010 and 2011 911 Turbo

POSTED BY Gregg on Jun 30 under Recalls

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
PORSCHE / 911 TURBO		2010-2011
Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.:		Production Dates:
PORSCHE / CENTER WHEEL MOUNTING KIT		Information not Available
Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.		Mfr’s Report Date: MAY 06, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11E021000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 54

Summary:

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.

Consequence:

IF THE WHEEL RETENTION FAILS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy:

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.)