Porsche Forced to Recall Thousands of Luxury Cars in the UK
Over 25,000 vehicles affected by loose wheel bolts
Porsche has been forced to recall thousands of luxury cars in the UK due to the risk of their wheels falling off while driving.
The recall affects 25,529 Cayenne SUVs and Macan models manufactured between 2016 and 2018. Porsche has identified a fault with the wheel bolts, which could become loose and cause the wheels to detach from the vehicle.
What is the problem?
The problem lies with the wheel bolts, which are responsible for securing the wheels to the vehicle. Porsche has discovered that the bolts can become loose over time, due to a combination of factors including corrosion and vibration.
If the wheel bolts become loose, the wheels can detach from the vehicle while driving. This could pose a serious safety hazard, as it could lead to the vehicle losing control and crashing.
What is Porsche doing about it?
Porsche has issued a recall notice for all affected vehicles. Owners of these vehicles will be contacted by Porsche and asked to bring their cars in for a free inspection and repair.
The repair involves inspecting the wheel bolts and replacing them if necessary. Porsche has also advised owners of affected vehicles to avoid driving their cars until they have been repaired.
What should you do if you own an affected vehicle?
If you own an affected Porsche Cayenne or Macan, you should contact your local Porsche dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
You should not drive your car until it has been repaired, as there is a risk that the wheels could detach from the vehicle while driving.
Conclusion
The Porsche recall is a serious safety issue, and it is important that all affected owners take action to have their vehicles repaired as soon as possible.
Porsche is committed to the safety of its customers, and the company is taking all necessary steps to ensure that the affected vehicles are repaired and safe to drive.