Porsche has issued an urgent recall for nearly 1,000 luxury vehicles in the UK . The German manufacturer has sent letters and emails to owners of specific high-end models, with the stark instruction "not to use your vehicle until further notice". Owners have been told that they should not drive their luxury vehicles and that, as yet, no fix has has been found.
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. Drivers 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 that have centrelock wheels, which are attached to the axle with one bolt — compared with standard five-bolt wheels on most cars. READ MORE Premier Inn customers furious over change to hotel bars that's 'needless' 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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