2010 Porsche 911 GT3 recall: hub
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 3, 2012. It covers about 455 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 455
- reported
- Dec 3, 2012
- owners notified
- Jan 22, 2013
Wheels: hub
- What is wrong
- Porsche is recalling certain model year 2010 911 GT3 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2009, through February 11, 2010. The rear wheel hubs may be prone to failure under certain driving conditions. Also, the original, suggested maintenance intervals may be insufficient to prevent wheel hub failure.
- Risk
- If the rear hub fails, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs on the rear axle free of charge. The service interval specifications will also be revised and provided to owners as part of Porsche's owner notification letter. The recall began on January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1‑800‑767‑7243.
Recall number 12V558000
Affected vehicles
- Porsche 911 GT3 2010 2010
Questions about recall 12V558000
Is there a recall on the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 hub?
Yes. Recall 12V558000, reported on December 3, 2012, covers about 455 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V558000?
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs on the rear axle free of charge. The service interval specifications will also be revised and provided to owners as part of Porsche's owner notification letter. The recall began on January 22, 2013. 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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