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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