Recalls

USA Recall: If the shaft fractures, oil may be drawn into the exhaust system, resulting in smoke and the increased risk of a fire.
Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 panamera turbo, 2012 panamera turbo s, and 2012 cayenne turbo vehicles. 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.

Corrective Action:
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbine wheels, free of charge. the recall began on august 31, 2012. owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

Additional Notes:
Porsche's safety recall number is ac04.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.