Porsche has announced that it is recalling 1,702 911s equipped with center locking hubs. The affected 911s were sold in the United States and are from the 2010-2011 model years manufactured from May 18, 2009 through to September 17, 2010. The German company told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] that over time, the hubs can wear prematurely and loosen up, increasing the risk of an accident.  

Porsche dealers will replace the faulty parts with a newer design free of charge. A recall notification schedule has not yet been published. For more information, owners can call Porsche at 1-800-767-7243. The Porsche models affected by the recall are: Porsche 911 GT2 RS Porsche 911 GT3 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Porsche 911 Turbo Porsche 911 Turbo S