NHTSA recall 12V-065 (12V065000)
exterior lighting recall reported February 21, 2012 - about 20,278 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V065000
- Also written as
- 12V-065
- Manufacturer number
- AC01
- Reported
- February 21, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~20,278
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A DETACHED HEADLIGHT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-065 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.