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Porsche Boxster Recall 21V679: Rear Axle Can Crack, Risking Loss of Control

NHTSA campaign 21V679, reported September 1, 2021, 4,934 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The rear-axle carrier side sections in these vehicles may fracture. A fractured carrier can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash.

Authorized dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. 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 21V679Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.
Risk
A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.
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 Boxster201320142015
Porsche Boxster S20132014
Porsche Cayman20142015