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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V271000·Announced 2021-04-21

2021 Porsche Cayenne recalled for rear axle suspension defect

Porsche is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne models because lock nuts on the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion, potentially causing loss of control and 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: This recall involves a structural defect in the rear axle suspension system, a safety-critical component. The defect meets the rubric criterion for a Severe rating: a structural vehicle defect with potential for loss of control and crash risk.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Cayenne models, including the Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne GTS Coupe. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

If a lock nut breaks, it may misalign the rear axle, causing loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Porsche will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the affected lock nuts free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2021. Owners can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 (Porsche recall number AMA9). For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE CAYENNE
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension / Rear Axle
Hazard
Affected units
1,568

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)

  • CAYENNE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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