NHTSA recall 21V-271: Suspension

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Reported April 21, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Suspension recall

21V-271
April 21, 2021 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne GTS Coupe vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Safety risk
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA9.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V271000
ManufacturerPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
Report dateApril 21, 2021
ComponentSuspension:Rear:Axle:NON-Powered Axle Assembly
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Porsche Cayenne5 recalls total

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