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Recall 21V-679

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalled the 2013 to 2015 Porsche Boxster and 2 other models: Power train (axle assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-679
Reported
September 1, 2021
Vehicles affected
4,934 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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-[removed]. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles