2020 Porsche 911 Carrera recall: differential unit
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 1, 2020. It covers about 14 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 14
- reported
- Jul 1, 2020
- owners notified
- Aug 20, 2020
Power train: driveline: differential unit
- What is wrong
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe vehicles. The front axle differential bracket may not have been tightened correctly. If it comes loose, the differential could potentially cause damage to surrounding components.
- Risk
- Components such as the fuel tank or drive shafts may become damaged from the loose differential. Damage to the fuel tank can result in fuel leakage, which in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will remove the front axle differential to check the screw threads, and to inspect surrounding components for any consequential damage. Depending on the inspection result, the front axle differential will be reinstalled or replaced using new screw joints torqued to the required specification. All work will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA8.
Recall number 20V381000
Affected vehicles
- Porsche 911 Carrera 2020 2020
Questions about recall 20V381000
Is there a recall on the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera differential unit?
Yes. Recall 20V381000, reported on July 1, 2020, covers about 14 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V381000?
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will remove the front axle differential to check the screw threads, and to inspect surrounding components for any consequential damage. Depending on the inspection result, the front axle differential will be reinstalled or replaced using new screw joints torqued to the required specification. All work will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA8.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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