Power train: axle assembly
- Component
- Power train: axle assembly
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 4,934
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-09-01
- Owners notified
- 2022-01-06
Defect description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.
Safety risk
A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.