Porsche has issued a recall on three models – the Panamera Turbo S (produced between May 2 2011 to May 22 2012), the Panamera Turbo with optional Power Kit (produced between September 13 2010 to November 2 2011) and the 2012 Cayenne Turbo with optional Power Kit (produced between September 30 2011 to May 19 2012). What do these cars all have in common? Turbochargers. And that’s what’s giving the issue in this situation,
On the 11th July 2012, Porsche Cars North America Inc sent a letter to the US NHTSA notifying the agency that the models above will be recalled to replace the turbochargers. It seems that the MHI-supplied turbochargers could have their titanium-aluminium alloy turbine wheel break because of a casting defect.
When this happens, naturally the driver will feel a decrease in power, but if the driver attempts to continue the journey, the damage may intensify and the turbine shaft could break and oil could be drawn into the exhaust system, which could result in smoke and possibly a fire.
Porsche reports that the first case of a turbine wheel defect resulting in a fire was reported in Syria in October 2011. To date, there have been 37 reported failures worldwide.
Porsche will be replacing these titanium-alloy turbine wheels with standard alloy turbine wheels, and Porsche says the new wheels will not affect performance, maximum torque and top speed of the cars.
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Wth?…Porsche should close the factory..i’m going to label my car with A4 paper and stuff tomorrow…duh.
Mcm biasa di Malaysia, semua kereta yang kena recall tak termasuk kereta yg dijual di Malaysia. Ini adalah kerana untuk pasaran Malaysia, standard alloy turbine wheel yang dipasang adalah yg terkini, bukan defective seperti pasaran luar negara.
Dan gomen still tak endah benda2 camni. Bila eksiden, kecuaian pemandu. Tu plak kehebatan polis bila release statement walhal belum lagi full fledged inspection
ouch very expensive replacement to throw out titanium
i tought titanium is harder than the std turbine wheel…hmmm need to do some research now.
Paul, doest this affect models purchased officially from Porsche Malaysia?
Aseyyy……Porsche pun ada recall ka………… well nobodys perfect….
Good luck to those AP import cars…where to get the turbo charge replaced FOC?
There is not a single car company in the world that is exempted from recalls and service bulletins. Not Rolls Royce, Ferrari and certainly not Mercedes-Benz. All have had to issue some sort of service recalls.
Shame Porsche needs to replace the turbine wheels with standard alloy. Though according to the story Porsche claims it won’t affect performance, maximum torque and top speed… changing to heavier standard alloy will definitely have a little effect on lag etc
Porsche Malaysia given 4 years unlimited free maintenance/service & warranty daa.. Within 4 years only fuel & tyre your cost..
Kasi msuk tdo5 sure ok..
I’ll have a word with the Dato’ from next door office tomorrow to send his car for replacement.
@Porsche will be replacing these titanium-alloy turbine wheels with standard alloy turbine wheels, and Porsche says the new wheels will not affect performance, maximum torque and top speed of the cars
If the standard one does not affect this and that, why they used titanium-alloy in the 1st place (i presume it is the more expensive one between those two)