WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 14, 2017 – (Motor Sports Newswire) –
Panamera Camshaft Controllers may Loosen and Fail
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V368000
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Components: ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17,986
| Make | Model | Model Year(s) |
| PORSCHE | CAYENNE S | 2011 |
| PORSCHE | CATENNE TURBO | 2011 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA | 2011 – 2012 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA 4 | 2011 – 2012 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA 4S | 2010 – 2012 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA S | 2010 – 2012 |
| PORSCHE | PANAMERA TURBO | 2010 – 2012 |
Summary: 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.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche’s number for this recall is AH08.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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