PORSCHE PANAMERA 2012: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V368000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE PANAMERA 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-01-12 2017-06-07 2017-06-09

Production Dates: 2011-05-31 - 2011-09-13

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: AH08

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18005

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.