NHTSA recall 11E021000 · Equipment
Equipment
Porsche 911 Turbo
Reported May 17, 201154 vehicles affectedPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
The 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.
The risk
If the wheel retention fails, a vehicle crash could occur.
The remedy
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.)