NHTSA recall 21V-271 (21V271000)
suspension recall reported April 21, 2021 - about 1,568 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V271000
- Also written as
- 21V-271
- Manufacturer number
- AMA9
- Reported
- April 21, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,568
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne GTS Coupe vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Why it is dangerous
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA9.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-271 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.