Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V558000 Reported December 3, 2012

Rear wheel hubs may fail

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Suspension · 455 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V558000
Manufacturer Campaign
AC05
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
455
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 3, 2012

Defect Summary

Porsche is recalling certain model year 2010 911 gt3 vehicles manufactured may 15, 2009, through february 11, 2010. the rear wheel hubs may be prone to failure under certain driving conditions. also, the original, suggested maintenance intervals may be insufficient to prevent wheel hub failure.

Safety Consequence

If the rear hub fails, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs on the rear axle free of charge. the service interval specifications will also be revised and provided to owners as part of porsche's owner notification letter. the recall began on january 22, 2013. owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V558000 or campaign AC05.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V558000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V558000?

NHTSA recall 12V558000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on December 3, 2012. It addresses: Rear wheel hubs may fail. The recall affects approximately 455 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V558000 or the manufacturer campaign number AC05. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.