Porsche recall: Suspension
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles. The screw connection on the shock absorbers of the front and rear axle might not be tightened properly.
What could happen
A failed screw connection may cause damage to the braking system, driving instability, and the potential loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy has been performed. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connections, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA8.
Vehicles covered
- Porsche Macan 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V224000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 31, 2021
- Owners notified
- May 7, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber; Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
- Maker's own recall number
- AMA8
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 Jun 26, 2023
- Porsche recall: Exterior lighting Aug 30, 2022
- Porsche recall: Air bags Mar 3, 2021
- Porsche recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 12, 2020
- Porsche recall: Equipment Nov 28, 2018
- Porsche recall: Electrical system May 16, 2018
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.