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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 21V679📅 Sep 2, 2021

2013–2015 Porsche Boxster & 2013–2014 Porsche Boxster S + 1 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
21V679000
Manufacturer recall #
AMB7
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
4,934
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-767-7243
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 6, 2022
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 21V679 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V679?

2013–2015 Porsche Boxster & 2013–2014 Porsche Boxster S + 1 more. 4,934 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Porsche dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-767-7243.