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2021 Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman. The most recent was reported on March 24, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 718 SPYDER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
21V200000March 24, 2021Engine
21V157000March 10, 2021Suspension

Systems involved: Engine (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V200000Manufacturer no. AMA4

Engine

Report received by NHTSA
March 24, 2021
Owner notification
May 21, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
193 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
718 SPYDER

Defect summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Cayman GT4, Cayman GTS 4.0, 718 Spyder, and Boxster GTS 4.0 vehicles. The engine connecting rods may crack and loosen.

Safety risk

A loose connection while driving may cause engine damage, a stall, or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting rods or, as necessary, the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA4.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V200000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V157000Manufacturer no. AMA3

Suspension

Report received by NHTSA
March 10, 2021
Owner notification
May 7, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
396 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
718 SPYDER

Components: Suspension; Suspension › Critical Fasteners

Defect summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Cayman, Cayman T, Cayman S, Cayman GT4, 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Targa, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Targa Heritage Design Edition, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Spyder, and Boxster vehicles. Certain suspension components may not have been tightened correctly and can loosen.

Safety risk

Loose suspension components may detach, causing a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the affected suspension nuts and bolts. Dealers will also inspect surrounding components for damage, and replace any damaged parts as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA3.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V157000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 25, 2021.