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HighNHTSA·22V040000·Announced 2022-01-28

2021-2022 Porsche Cayenne Rear Axle Alignment Safety Recall

Porsche is recalling 2021-2022 Cayenne vehicles due to potential rear axle misalignment following prior repairs. The defect may cause premature tire wear and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

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: This is a structural vehicle defect involving rear axle misalignment that increases crash risk. Per the severity rubric, it qualifies as a 'risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported,' warranting a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 Porsche Cayenne vehicles. Following repairs under an earlier recall, the rear axle alignment may not have been properly inspected, leading to potential misalignment.

Rear axle misalignment can cause uneven or premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Approximately 1,241 vehicles are affected. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 10, 2022. Owners should contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a service appointment. Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires at no cost. For more information, owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension / Rear Axle
Hazard
  • rear-axle-misalignment
  • tire-wear
  • crash-risk
Affected units
1,241

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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