Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne
— Recall Campaign #21V271000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,568 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V271000
| Manufacturer: | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 21, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V271000 |
| Units affected: | 1,568 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.