911 Carrera

All recall notices.

1. THE THREADED CONNECTIONS OF THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS AT THE REAR AXLE WERE NOT TIGHTENED WITH THE SPECIFIC TIGTENING TORQUE

   R/2021/126 · 24 Mar 2021

   24 Mar 2021

   Defect

   Threaded connections of the upper control arms at the rear axle may not be tightened with the specified tightening torque.

   Remedy

   The chassis bolts will be replaced and tightened with the specified tightening torque.

   Build window

   Built 20 Aug 2019 – 17 Jan 2020

   ~2 vehicles affected

2. FASTENING NUTS TO SECURE THE DRIVE SHAFT AND WHEEL HUB ON THE REAR AXLE ARE INCORRECTLY COATED

   R/2019/207 · 3 Jul 2019

   3 Jul 2019

   Defect

   Incorrectly coated nuts were used to secure the drive shaft and wheel hub on the rear axle.

   Remedy

   Replace the fastening nuts and torque to specification.

   Build window

   Built 21 Jan 2019 – 25 Mar 2019

   ~5 vehicles affected

3. INCORRECT DETONATORS FITTED TO FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGS

   R/2017/102 · 27 Mar 2017

   27 Mar 2017

   Defect

   Incorrect passenger air bag detonators were installed during manufacturer. this may adversely affect the airbag's deployment in the event of an impact.

   Remedy

   On affected vehicles replace the passenger's air bag module.

   Build window

   Built 26 Sep 2016 – 13 Jan 2017

   ~15 vehicles affected

4. FUEL INJECTION PIPES MAY BECOME INSECURE

   R/2017/050 · 15 Feb 2017

   15 Feb 2017

   Defect

   The screws retaining the fuel collection pipe(s) may shear under stress. This may allow the pipe(s) to separate from the injector(s) and cause fuel to leak.

   Remedy

   On affected vehicle replace the collection pipes' securing screws

   Build window

   Built 7 Oct 2015 – 26 Sep 2016

   ~1,091 vehicles affected

5. FUEL MAY LEAK

   R/2017/022 · 25 Jan 2017

   25 Jan 2017

   Defect

   The high fuel pressure that builds up in the injection system when the engine is running can cause cracking and ultimately press the relevant fuel collection pipe off the injectors. This can cause a fuel leak in the engine compartment.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fastening screws for the fuel collection pipes with different screws.

   Build window

   Built 7 Oct 2015 – 26 Sep 2016

   ~1,083 vehicles affected

6. FRONT SIDE AIRBAGS MAY BE IMPAIRED

   R/2017/015 · 20 Jan 2017

   20 Jan 2017

   Defect

   It has been identified that the front side airbags may have been fitted with the incorrect detonators. If the vehicle is involved in a collision then the airbags may not operate as intended.

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicles to replace the front side airbags with a quality assured replacement.

   Build window

   Built 28 Sep 2016 – 29 Sep 2016

   ~11 vehicles affected

7. REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE

   R/2016/240 · 14 Oct 2016

   14 Oct 2016

   Defect

   A vacuum supply line for the brake booster may not have been fitted correctly. The vacuum supply line could become loose resulting in reduced braking assistance. The brakes will still work but the driver will have to supply additional input for the required brake effort.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected where the connection points of the vacuum supply line will be checked/adjusted/replaced as necessary.

   Build window

   Built 7 Sep 2016 – 28 Sep 2016

   ~28 vehicles affected

8. TAILPIPE MAY BECOME DETACHED

   R/2013/032 · 25 Apr 2013

   25 Apr 2013

   Defect

   Internal tests have shown that rear mufflers (silencer) installed on these vehicles do not achieve the required service life. As a result the exhaust tailpipe of the rear muffler can crack on vehicles with higher mileage this can result in the loss of the exhaust tailpipe and represents a danger to other road users

   Remedy

   Replace both rear mufflers.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~280 vehicles affected

9. RISK OF FIRE

   R/2012/040 · 28 Mar 2012

   28 Mar 2012

   Defect

   A fuel pipe quick connector located under the vehicle could be contacting a heating pipe. The contact of the pipe and connector could impair the locking function of the connector and in the worst case could cause the fuel pipe to leak and the possibility of the engine cutting out or fire.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check for contact of the heating pipe and fuel line and if there is sufficient clearance fit a spacing ring and if there has been contact fit a new fuel line and spacer.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~367 vehicles affected

10. STEERING COULD BE IMPAIRED

    R/2008/145 · 9 Oct 2008

    9 Oct 2008

    Defect

    It has been identified that it is possible that the threaded joints on the chassis of subject vehicles may not have been tightened to the prescribed torque. This may result in the screws becoming loose resulting in noises from around the vehicle. Should the screws detach steering control can become impaired.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject joints checked to ensure that they are tightened to the correct torque.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~16 vehicles affected

11. PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL

    R/2006/014 · 24 Jan 2006

    24 Jan 2006

    Defect

    A bearing flange on the parking brake lever is likely to break. If this occurs the parking brake will be ineffective.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake lever assembly.

    Build window

    Built 22 Nov 2005 – 13 Dec 2005

    ~111 vehicles affected

12. WELD SEAMS ON THE EXHAUST TAILPIPE MAY FAIL

    R/2006/007 · 19 Jan 2006

    19 Jan 2006

    Defect

    The welded seams on the exhaust tailpipe may fail. This can cause rattling noises while driving and can result in the loss of the exhaust tailpipe if the driver continues to drive the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the exhaust tailpipes with modified units.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~2,566 vehicles affected

13. THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR CONVERTIBLE TOP MAY FAIL

    R/2005/009 · 29 Mar 2005

    29 Mar 2005

    Defect

    There is a possibility that when the convertible top is closed the convertible top is not completely locked even though the warning lamp is extinguished. This could lead to the roof opening whilst the vehicle is in motion.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit modified locking-mechanism motors. In addittion check that the correct locating pegs are installed and that the convertible top is set correctly.

    Build window

    Built 1 Feb 1994 – 1 Feb 1998

    ~806 vehicles affected