PORSCHE 911 GT3 2010: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V558000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE 911 GT3 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-01-22 2012-12-03 2012-12-05

Production Dates: 2009-05-15 - 2010-02-11

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: AC05

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 455

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Porsche is recalling certain model year 2010 911 GT3 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2009, through February 11, 2010. The rear wheel hubs may be prone to failure under certain driving conditions. Also, the original, suggested maintenance intervals may be insufficient to prevent wheel hub failure.

Consequence

If the rear hub fails, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs on the rear axle free of charge. The service interval specifications will also be revised and provided to owners as part of Porsche's owner notification letter. The recall began on January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

Notes

Porsche's safety recall number is AC05.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.