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- ENGINE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Porsche Panamera and Cayenne vehicles from the 2010 to 2012 model years may have camshaft controllers that can come loose inside the engine. If this happens, the engine can stall while you are driving.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously, especially if their vehicle is one of the affected models listed in the recall.
The remedy is free. Dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters at no charge. Porsche mailed owner notification letters on January 12, 2018, and owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. You can also contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 (Porsche recall number AH08), and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Porsche Cayenne S | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Porsche Cayenne Turbo | 2011 |
| Porsche Panamera | 20112012 |
| Porsche Panamera 4 | 20112012 |
| Porsche Panamera 4S | 201020112012 |
| Porsche Panamera S | 201020112012 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo | 201020112012 |