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Porsche 911 Carrera Recall 19V445: Loose Driveshaft Bolts Could Cause Wheel Disconnection and Crash

NHTSA campaign 19V445, reported June 12, 2019, 3 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Bolts connecting the driveshaft to the wheel hub may not have been properly tightened. If the driveshaft disconnects from the wheel hub, the risk of a crash increases.

Porsche will notify owners, and authorized dealers will properly tighten the driveshaft connection to the wheel hub at no cost to you. Owners may also contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V445Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT; POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 911 GT2 RS and 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe vehicles. The bolts connecting the driveshaft to the wheel hub may not have been properly tightened.
Risk
If the driveshaft disconnects from the wheel hub, it can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will properly tighten the driveshaft connection to the wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB2.
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.

Affected vehicles

Porsche 911 Carrera2020
Porsche 911 GT22019