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Porsche Cayenne Recall 21V493: Steering column may detach, risking loss of control

NHTSA campaign 21V493, reported June 30, 2021, 27 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2021 Cayenne vehicles may have a screw connection between the steering column and steering box that can fail. If it fails, the steering column can detach, which can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Authorized Porsche dealers will install a new screw on affected vehicles at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. If you have questions, you can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 and reference recall number AMB4.

Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected, and schedule the free repair with a dealer if it is.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V493Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne vehicles. The screw connection between the steering column and steering box may fail, which can result in a detached steering column.
Risk
A detached steering column can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB4.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Porsche Cayenne2021