NHTSA 23V813000Manufacturer no. APB4
Electrical System
- Report received by NHTSA
- December 4, 2023
- Owner notification
- January 23, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 53 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- 718 CAYMAN GTS
Defect summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster S, and 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 vehicles. The rear electronic control unit (ECU) may allow the spoiler to raise up too high.
Safety risk
The raised spoiler can reduce the visibility of the center brake light and impact the vehicle driving and aerodynamics, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB4.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V813000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov