The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V381000·Announced 2020-07-01

Porsche Recalls 2020 911 Carrera 4S Coupe for Differential Bracket Issue

Porsche is recalling 2020 911 Carrera 4S Coupe vehicles because the front axle differential bracket may not be tightened correctly, potentially causing damage to surrounding components and increasing fire 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 (loose differential bracket) that can lead to fuel tank damage and fuel leakage, explicitly increasing the risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury/property-damage risks.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front axle differential bracket may not have been tightened correctly. If the bracket comes loose, the differential could potentially cause damage to surrounding components.

The primary safety concern is that components such as the fuel tank or drive shafts may become damaged from the loose differential. Damage to the fuel tank can result in fuel leakage, which, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will remove the front axle differential to check the screw threads and inspect surrounding components for any consequential damage. Depending on the inspection result, the front axle differential will be reinstalled or replaced using new screw joints torqued to the required specification. All work will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2020. 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
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain / Differential
Hazard
Affected units
14

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 (1)

  • 911 CARRERA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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