I just spoke with PCNA and the recent recall on the 2010-2011 models with Centerlocks also applies to GTS models. They verified via my VIN, so you call in and check yours as well ( 1-800-767-7243):

Recall Results | Safercar.gov | NHTSA

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
PORSCHE / 911 GT2 RS 2010-2011
PORSCHE / 911 GT3 2010-2011
PORSCHE / 911 GT3 RS 2010-2011
PORSCHE / 911 TURBO 2010-2011
PORSCHE / 911 TURBO S 2010-2011
Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 09, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V285000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,702
Summary:
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011, 911 TURBO; TURBO S, 911 GT3, GT3 RS AND GT2 RS HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CENTER LOCKING HUB AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. OVER TIME THE HUBS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
Consequence:
AS THE HUBS WEAR, THE WHEELS COULD LOOSEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTRAL LOCKING HUBS AND WHEELS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
Notes:
PORSCHE'S SAFETY RECALL NO. AB01. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

 

Pretty serious stuff. Centerlocks just seem like a pain in the **** to me.

 

I agree...looks cool though.

 

This would be a scary thing to lose your wheel at high speed on the track. I agree that they look cool, but I also agree that they may be more pain than they are worth.

 

whole new wheels. Wow. It will be interesting to see if the design change actually alters the dimensions of the center lock mechanism, as there are several companies making aftermarket CL wheels.

 

those with curb rash will be doing a happy dance.

 

Just curious, what was your code they gave you? They gave me WB10, and when I called my dealer, they said no campaign for me...and that it is AB01...so weird...my car was built in November 2010, and getting conflicting info...hmmm...

 

I called my service guy yesterday and he said the GTS did not have the recall.

BUT...

(more info from Porsche)

AB01 NHTSA recall: Does not apply to my GTS (and I expect/guess it does not apply to any GTS, but please call Porsche to verify with your VIN)

WB10 (as in Wheel Bolt) Service Campaign: Does apply to my GTS (and again expect/guess it will apply to other GTS vehicles. You can call Porsche at the number listed in the recall to find out or call your servicing dealer). Service Campaigns are not federally mandated and are a Porsche initiated program.

Have not heard back from the dealer with my most recent call today.

 

Yikes, I thought the whole idea of center locks was they were safer. Nice to get a free set of new wheels on the recall. Of course this begs the question as to the safety of any aftermaker center lock wheels that have been sold.

 

GTS is not in the recall....they were not but yet in 9/2010.

 

I just heard about this yesterday from somone at work who as a GT3RS and has his car parked for now until it gets fixed. While it looks cool and I am sure it makes wheels easy to swap, I always wondered about the lack of redundancy you get with centerlocks....I feel a bit more comfortable with 5 bolts.

 

one of the main reasons I went for the GTS was the centerlock wheels! Porsche, is taking care of the ones with problems, that's good! I had a open wheel race car with the centerlocks on it, and to have them on my street car is really cool! In hindsight I would still get them!

 

Hello all,

Just double checked with PCNA- my May 3 2011 build 2012 GTS is not in recall VIN list thankfully.

I am inquiring about WB10 Service campaign though at local dealer.

 

I called PCNA again today to clarify. My GTS (2011) is not included in the AB01 Recall, but is included in the WB10 Service Campaign. I think Porsche is including GTS in Service Campaign to do a thorough check of the CLs just in case. I'm going to have them check next week when I get back from a trip.

 

Our GTS wasn't affected in the centre lock recall