Recall 21V679000: 2013–2015 Porsche Boxster, 2013–2014 Porsche Boxster S, 2014–2015 Porsche Cayman
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 1, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 4,934
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Porsche Boxster
- 2014 Porsche Boxster
- 2015 Porsche Boxster
- 2013 Porsche Boxster S
- 2014 Porsche Boxster S
- 2014 Porsche Cayman
- 2015 Porsche Cayman
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V679000
- Manufacturer campaign
- AMB7
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jan 6, 2022
- Components
- Power train:axle assembly (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology