2011–2012 Porsche Cayenne & 2011–2012 Porsche Cayenne S + 2 more recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V065000
- Manufacturer recall #
- AC01
- Manufacturer
- PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 20,278
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-767-7243
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 9, 2012
- Built
- Mar 8, 2010 – Jan 31, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.