Porsche Recalls 2019-2020 911 Models for Rear Axle Screw Connection Issue
Porsche is recalling specific 2019 and 2020 911 models because a loose rear axle screw connection may fail, causing driving instability and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster, 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe, Carrera 4S Coupe, and Carrera S Cabriolet vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm may be loose.
A loose connection may fail, causing driving instability and increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connection on the rear axle upper control arm free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2021. 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
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension
- Affected units
- 7
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
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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