Porsche 911 Carrera S 2012
Model 911 Carrera S made in 2012 by Porsche got 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and power train. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
Model 2012
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V107000 | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1232 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/21/2012 | 03/21/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Porsche is recalling certain model year 2012 911 carrera s vehicles manufactured from october 26, 2011, through january 24, 2012. interference between a coolant line and a fuel line may cause the fuel line to become disconnected at the quick connector. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the fuel line becomes disconnected, a fuel leak may occur. a fuel leak could lead to the engine misfiring or stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with a new fuel line, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin in april 2012. owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Porsche's safety recall number is ac02.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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V409000 | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 05/31/2011 to 06/10/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 235 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/05/2011 | 08/12/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011 911 speedster and 911 gts rs 4.0; and model year 2012 boxster (including s and spyder); cayman (including s and r); 911 carrera (including s, gts, 4, 4s, and 4 gts); 911 targa 4 and targa 4s; and 911 turbo and turbo s models manufactured from may 31, 2011, through june 10, 2011. there is a possibility that the mounting holes in the seat belt anchor plates fitted to the vehicle are too small. if the hole diameter is too small, the anchor plate may not be able to rotate about the fastening bolt as designed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should this occur, the seat belt may not be routed optimally around the occupant, or may potentially loosen at some point in the future increasing the risk of injury during a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchors and, if necessary, replace the seat belt. the repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2011. owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Porsche's safety recall number is ab02.owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TI-52-12 | 08/08/2012 | 10049259 | Porsche: the rear end and front end electronics control unit software must be reprogrammed with updated data for ignition key locking when key not inserted and rear end will not switch to energy saving mode after vehicle stops. models 20 | 01/11/2013 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TI-64-12 | 10/02/2012 | 10048760 | Porsche: due to insufficient sealing, electric change over valves are susceptible to moisture and causes change over valves, overtime, to malfunction and the clutch cooling system (pdk) and gear wheel set may be impaired. models 2012-2013 | 01/03/2013 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| TI-64-12 | 10/02/2012 | 10048760 | Porsche: due to insufficient sealing, electric change over valves are susceptible to moisture and causes change over valves, overtime, to malfunction and the clutch cooling system (pdk) and gear wheel set may be impaired. models 2012-2013 | 01/03/2013 | |