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NHTSA recall 17V-368 (17V368000)

engine recall reported June 7, 2017 - about 18,005 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
17V368000
Also written as
17V-368
Manufacturer number
AH08
Reported
June 7, 2017
Vehicles affected
~18,005
Component
engine

What is being recalled

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.

Why it is dangerous

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-368 when calling a dealer.

Affected 7 models

Porsche Cayenne S - 2011
Porsche Cayenne Turbo - 2011
Porsche Panamera 4 - 2011, 2012
Porsche Panamera 4S - 2010, 2011, 2012
Porsche Panamera S - 2010, 2011, 2012
Porsche Panamera Turbo - 2010, 2011, 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.