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Porsche Taycan Recall 21V697: Loose Brake Booster Rod Could Cause Brake Pedal Failure

NHTSA campaign 21V697, reported September 8, 2021, 11 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach. If the rod detaches, the brake pedal can fail to stop the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.

Authorized Porsche dealers will inspect and repair or replace the brake booster as necessary, at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. If you have questions, you can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

If you own one of these vehicles, contact your authorized dealer to schedule the free repair, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA recall website for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V697Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 911 Carrera and Taycan vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.
Risk
A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB9.
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 911 Carrera20202021
Porsche Taycan20202021