The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V445000·Announced 2019-06-12

Porsche Recalls 2019-2020 Models for Driveshaft Bolt Tightening Issue

Porsche is recalling 2019 911 GT2 RS and 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe vehicles because driveshaft bolts may not be properly tightened, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveshaft connection) that can increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 911 GT2 RS and 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the bolts connecting the driveshaft to the wheel hub may not have been properly tightened.

If the driveshaft disconnects from the wheel hub, it can increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will properly tighten the driveshaft connection to the wheel hub free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE 911 CARRERA, 911 GT2
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Powertrain / Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
3

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 911 CARRERA
  • 911 GT2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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