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SevereNHTSA·23V241000·Announced 2023-04-05

Porsche Recalls 2004-2005 Carrera GT for Suspension Joint Failure Risk

Porsche is recalling 2004-2005 Carrera GT vehicles because suspension joints may fail, increasing crash risk. Owners should not drive until repaired.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension failure) that can result in loss of vehicle control and crash risk, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2004-2005 Porsche Carrera GT vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the spherical joints that connect the wishbone suspension components on the front and rear axles. These joints can fail due to damage from mechanical stress and corrosion.

Suspension failure can result in a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the suspension joints and replace them free of charge if damage is found. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 17, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE CARRERA GT
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension System
Hazard
Affected units
489

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)

  • CARRERA GT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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