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Porsche - Camshaft controllers may loosen and fail
Official notice
7 Jun 2017
Last checked
7 Jun 2017
An official NHTSA notice concerns Porsche - Camshaft controllers may loosen and fail. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Published 2017-06-07.
What to do now
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ah08.
Units affected
18,005
Recall number
AH08
Official notice
2017-06-07
The hazard
The hazard
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Porsche. Contact: Porsche Cars North America, Inc..
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