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NHTSA Recall 12V065000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSFeb 21, 2012· PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Summary

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.

Consequence

A DETACHED HEADLIGHT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2011PorscheCayenne
2012PorscheCayenne
2011PorscheCayenne S
2012PorscheCayenne S
2011PorscheCayenne S Hybrid
2012PorscheCayenne S Hybrid
2011PorscheCayenne Turbo
2012PorscheCayenne Turbo

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