Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Suspension & Steering

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.: 2004-2005 Carrera GT Recalled for Suspension Component Failure

Agency Publication Date: April 5, 2023

Summary

Porsche is recalling 489 of its 2004-2005 Carrera GT vehicles because the spherical joints connecting the suspension wishbone components can fail. The joints on both the front and rear axles are susceptible to damage from mechanical stress and corrosion over time. Owners are being advised not to drive these vehicles until a dealer can inspect the suspension and perform the necessary free repairs.

Risk

If the suspension joints fail, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, which significantly increases the risk of a crash. Because this is a critical safety issue, you should not drive or ride in the vehicle until the recall repair is completed.

What You Should Do

Stop driving this vehicle immediately and park it until the recall repair is completed.
Contact an authorized Porsche dealer to schedule a free inspection of the front and rear axle suspension joints.
If the dealer identifies damage during the inspection, do not drive the vehicle; it must remain parked until the replacement parts are installed.
Once replacement spherical joints are available, the dealer will install them free of charge to resolve the safety risk.
If you have additional questions, contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 and reference recall number APA3.
For further assistance, you may call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Inspection and replacement of spherical suspension joints.

How to: Contact a dealer for a free inspection; if damage is found, do not drive until the joints are replaced free of charge.

Option 2: Other Action

Stop-drive advisory.

How to: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed.

Affected Products

Product: 2004-2005 Porsche Carrera GT

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V241000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Sold By: Authorized Porsche dealers

Units Affected: 489 vehicles(489% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: Yes — park this vehicle until the recall repair is completed

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: October 17, 2024

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: APA3

Agency Last Updated: October 17, 2024

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Summary

What You Should Do

Stop driving this vehicle immediately and park it until the recall repair is completed.

Contact an authorized Porsche dealer to schedule a free inspection of the front and rear axle suspension joints.

If the dealer identifies damage during the inspection, do not drive the vehicle; it must remain parked until the replacement parts are installed.

Once replacement spherical joints are available, the dealer will install them free of charge to resolve the safety risk.

If you have additional questions, contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 and reference recall number APA3.

For further assistance, you may call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Inspection and replacement of spherical suspension joints.

How to: Contact a dealer for a free inspection; if damage is found, do not drive until the joints are replaced free of charge.

Option 2: Other Action

Stop-drive advisory.

How to: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V241000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Sold By: Authorized Porsche dealers

Units Affected: 489 vehicles(489% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: Yes — park this vehicle until the recall repair is completed

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: October 17, 2024

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: APA3

Agency Last Updated: October 17, 2024