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Porsche Macan Recall 21V224: Loose Shock Absorber Bolts May Cause Loss of Control

NHTSA campaign 21V224, reported March 31, 2021, 10 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2021 Porsche Macan vehicles may have shock absorber screw connections on the front and rear axles that were not tightened properly. If a connection fails, it can damage the braking system, cause driving instability, and potentially lead to loss of control and a higher risk of crash.

Porsche advises owners not to drive the vehicle until the remedy has been performed. Authorized dealers will rework and tighten the screw connections at no cost to the owner. Porsche will also notify affected owners directly. For questions, owners can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V224Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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 Macan2021