Ohlins / Porsche recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 997), and 2006-2013 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 997). The pin of the strut may experience excessive stress during maximum steering, possibly resulting breakage of the pin.
What could happen
If the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (POZ MN02 or POZ MN05) will receive replacement front struts (POS 5N20 or POS 5N21 - These parts are interchangeable), along with new top mount interface solutions, free of charge. The recall began December 22, 2020. Owners may contact Ohlins customer service at 1-800-336-9029.
Vehicles covered
- Ohlins Front Strut
- Porsche 911 Carrera 1999–2012
- Porsche 911 Turbo 2001–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20E091000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Tenneco Automotive
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 11, 2020
- Owners notified
- Dec 22, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 584
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Porsche recall: Seat belts Feb 20, 2024
- Porsche recall: Structure May 3, 2023
- Porsche recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 8, 2021
- Porsche recall: Suspension Mar 24, 2021
- Porsche recall: Power train Jul 1, 2020
- Porsche recall: Exterior lighting Dec 11, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.