Equipment recall 11E021000 · May 17, 2011
2010-2011 Porsche 911 Turbo
Should vehicles equipped with the affected kits be operated under racing conditions, there is a possibility that the wheel retention system may fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- Porsche is recalling certain aftermarket center wheel mounting kits equipped with center wheel lock and hub assemblies bearing the torque specification inscription "500 nm" on the center bolt sold for use on model year 2010 and 2011 Porsche 911 turbo vehicles. Should vehicles equipped with the affected kits be operated under racing conditions, there is a possibility that the wheel retention system may fail.
- Consequence
- If the wheel retention fails, a vehicle crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners and dealers will replace the center bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on June 28, 2011. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-porsche (1-800-767-7243.)
- Notes
- Porsche's recall campaign number is AB01.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11E021000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 17, 2011
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- June 28, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 54
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche 911 Turbo (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
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