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An official DVSA notice concerns Porsche - Headlight may detach. Headlight may detach Published 2012-02-23.
What to do now
Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the locking mechanism on both headlights replaced.
Units affected
3,154
Recall number
R-2012-020
Official notice
2012-02-23
The hazard
The hazard
Headlight may detach
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Where it was sold
Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
Location 1
Affected area 1
Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Porsche. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
Recall details
Recall details
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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