The DVLA is monitoring a recall of around 1,000 Porsches in the UK, the owners of which have been sent letters and emails telling them “not to use your vehicle until further notice”
Porsche has ordered some owners not to drive their luxury cars and has issued a massive recall after it was discovered the wheels were at risk of falling off.
About 1,000 drivers in the UK have been sent letters and emails telling them “not to use your vehicle until further notice”. The recall is being monitored by the DVLA.
Owners of some top-end cars, ranging in value from about £100,000 to £200,000, have been sent the recall notification. It relates to specific models which have centrelock wheels, attached to the axle with one bolt- compared with standard five-bolt wheels on most cars.
The notice reads: “On your Porsche, there is a possibility that the wheel attachments using the central lock do not meet the required specifications.
“This can lead to damage or even breakage of the central locking nut. As a result, the wheel attachment may become loose, which can result in a loss of the wheel and a loss of control over the vehicle. This can increase the risk of accidents and injuries, as well as the risk of property damage. For safety reasons, Porsche urgently requests owners to stop using the vehicle until the remedial measure has been implemented.”
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The recall has angered Porsche drivers, with some arguing they want their money back. One source, who owns one of the vehicles, said: “There are a lot of people who just want their money back. It’s like they [Porsche] have sold a lemon. They should put their hands in their pockets as at the moment I don’t know when I’ll be able to drive my car again and all the while it needs insurance and taxing.”
A spokesman for the German company said: “The safety of customers, passengers and third parties is Porsche’s top priority. To ensure this, the affected vehicles should no longer be driven until the remedial measure has been implemented. The central screw connections must be inspected and replaced if necessary. The availability of the required parts is being clarified.” The company told The Times it was not aware of any cases of property damage or personal injury related to the defect.
It comes after Porsche recently issued a recall for 27,000 Taycans because of a battery fire risk and, in 2019, Volvo recalled 70,000 diesel cars in the UK fearing they could catch fire.
