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2021 Porsche Cayenne recall: non-powered axle assembly

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 21, 2021. It covers about 1,568 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,568
reported
Apr 21, 2021
owners notified
Jun 18, 2021

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

What is wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne GTS Coupe vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Risk
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA9.

Recall number 21V271000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 21V271000

Is there a recall on the 2021 Porsche Cayenne non-powered axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 21V271000, reported on April 21, 2021, covers about 1,568 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V271000?

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA9.

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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