9999 PORSCHE CENTER WHEEL MOUNTING KIT Recall

Campaign:

11E021000 on 06/09/2011

Component:

Equipment

Affected:

54

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.)

Notes:

Porsche's recall campaign number is ab01.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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