Recall 12V065000: 2011–2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo and 3 other models

Report received

Feb 21, 2012

Manufacturer

Porsche cars north america, inc.

Potentially affected

20,278vehicles

Model years

2011–2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

A detached headlight could lead to loss of visibility and an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Porsche Cayenne30 complaints
• 2012 Porsche Cayenne27 complaints
• 2011 Porsche Cayenne S17 complaints
• 2012 Porsche Cayenne S6 complaints
• 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid1 complaints
• 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid1 complaints
• 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo11 complaints
• 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo2 complaints