Porsche 911 Carrera recalls

Threaded connections of the upper control arms at the rear axle may not be tightened with the specified tightening torque.

Fix: The chassis bolts will be replaced and tightened with the specified tightening torque.

2 vehicles · built 20 Aug 2019 to 17 Jan 2020

Possible missing cover in the door sub-frame.

Fix: Inspect retrofit cover if required.

1 vehicle · built 12 Jan 2018 to 17 Jun 2019

Incorrectly coated nuts were used to secure the drive shaft and wheel hub on the rear axle.

Fix: Replace the fastening nuts and torque to specification.

5 vehicles · built 21 Jan 2019 to 25 Mar 2019

Incorrect passenger air bag detonators were installed during manufacturer. this may adversely affect the airbag's deployment in the event of an impact.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the passenger's air bag module.

15 vehicles · built 26 Sep 2016 to 13 Jan 2017

The screws retaining the fuel collection pipe(s) may shear under stress. This may allow the pipe(s) to separate from the injector(s) and cause fuel to leak.

Fix: On affected vehicle replace the collection pipes' securing screws

1,091 vehicles · built 7 Oct 2015 to 26 Sep 2016

The high fuel pressure that builds up in the injection system when the engine is running can cause cracking and ultimately press the relevant fuel collection pipe off the injectors. This can cause a fuel leak in the engine compartment.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes with different screws.

1,083 vehicles · built 7 Oct 2015 to 26 Sep 2016

It has been identified that the front side airbags may have been fitted with the incorrect detonators. If the vehicle is involved in a collision then the airbags may not operate as intended.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the front side airbags with a quality assured replacement.

11 vehicles · built 28 Sep 2016 to 29 Sep 2016

A vacuum supply line for the brake booster may not have been fitted correctly. The vacuum supply line could become loose resulting in reduced braking assistance. The brakes will still work but the driver will have to supply additional input for the required brake effort.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected where the connection points of the vacuum supply line will be checked/adjusted/replaced as necessary.

• 911 CARRERA: 28 vehicles · built 7 Sep 2016 to 28 Sep 2016
• 911 CARRERA S: 28 vehicles · built 7 Sep 2016 to 28 Sep 2016

Internal tests have shown that rear mufflers (silencer) installed on these vehicles do not achieve the required service life. As a result the exhaust tailpipe of the rear muffler can crack on vehicles with higher mileage this can result in the loss of the exhaust tailpipe and represents a danger to other road users

Fix: Replace both rear mufflers.

280 vehicles

A fuel pipe quick connector located under the vehicle could be contacting a heating pipe. The contact of the pipe and connector could impair the locking function of the connector and in the worst case could cause the fuel pipe to leak and the possibility of the engine cutting out or fire.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check for contact of the heating pipe and fuel line and if there is sufficient clearance fit a spacing ring and if there has been contact fit a new fuel line and spacer.

• 911 CARRERA S: 367 vehicles
• 911 CARRERA: 367 vehicles

It has been identified that it is possible that the threaded joints on the chassis of subject vehicles may not have been tightened to the prescribed torque. This may result in the screws becoming loose resulting in noises from around the vehicle. Should the screws detach steering control can become impaired.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject joints checked to ensure that they are tightened to the correct torque.

• 911 CARRERA: 16 vehicles
• 911 CARRERA S: 16 vehicles

A bearing flange on the parking brake lever is likely to break. If this occurs the parking brake will be ineffective.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake lever assembly.

111 vehicles · built 22 Nov 2005 to 13 Dec 2005

The welded seams on the exhaust tailpipe may fail. This can cause rattling noises while driving and can result in the loss of the exhaust tailpipe if the driver continues to drive the vehicle.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the exhaust tailpipes with modified units.

2,566 vehicles

There is a possibility that when the convertible top is closed the convertible top is not completely locked even though the warning lamp is extinguished. This could lead to the roof opening whilst the vehicle is in motion.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit modified locking-mechanism motors. In addittion check that the correct locating pegs are installed and that the convertible top is set correctly.

806 vehicles · built 1 Feb 1994 to 1 Feb 1998