Porsche turbine wheel of a turbocharger may fracture due to a casting defect.
The short version
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported a problem with the gasoline turbo/supercharger. Here is what owners need to know.
THE TURBINE WHEEL OF A TURBOCHARGER MAY FRACTURE DUE TO A CASTING DEFECT. IF A FRACTURE OCCURS, VEHICLE PERFORMANCE WILL BE DECREASED AND THE TURBINE SHAFT MAY FRACTURE.
IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND THE INCREASED RISK OF A FIRE.
PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURBINE WHEELS, FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-329.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Porsche Cayenne |
| 2011–2012 | Porsche Panamera |
What changed
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