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2011-2012 Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Cayenne S and others recall: headlights

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 21, 2012. It covers about 20,278 vehicles.

vehicles affected
20,278
reported
Feb 21, 2012
owners notified
Mar 9, 2012
related complaints
2

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 12V065000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about lights problems.

Questions about recall 12V065000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Cayenne S and others headlights?

Yes. Recall 12V065000, reported on February 21, 2012, covers about 20,278 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V065000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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