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SevereNHTSA·24V533000·Announced 2024-07-16

2024 Porsche Cayenne Front Suspension Control Arm May Crack and Fail

Porsche is recalling 2,475 2024 Cayenne vehicles due to potentially cracked driver's side front upper control arms that may break and cause loss of steering control.

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: This is a structural vehicle defect involving a cracked upper control arm that can result in loss of steering control. Although no injuries have been reported, the defect is confirmed and poses a significant safety risk.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne vehicles. The driver's side front axle upper left control arm may have been installed with cracks. If the control arm breaks, drivers may experience sudden loss of steering and wheel control.

Approximately 2,475 vehicles are affected. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash, making this a significant safety issue.

Dealers will replace the affected control arm free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 13, 2024. Owners can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 for more information or to schedule service.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE CAYENNE
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension / Control Arm
Hazard
Affected units
2,475

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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