NHTSA recall 12V-329 (12V329000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported July 12, 2012 - about 270 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 12V329000
Also written as: 12V-329
Manufacturer number: AC04
Reported: July 12, 2012
Vehicles affected: ~270
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 PANAMERA TURBO, 2012 PANAMERA TURBO S, AND 2012 CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES. THE TURBINE WHEEL OF A TURBOCHARGER MAY FRACTURE DUE TO A CASTING DEFECT. IF A FRACTURE OCCURS, VEHICLE PERFORMANCE WILL BE DECREASED AND THE TURBINE SHAFT MAY FRACTURE.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND THE INCREASED RISK OF A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURBINE WHEELS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 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-329 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Porsche Cayenne - 2012

Porsche Panamera - 2011, 2012

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.