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Porsche - Front rear shock absorbers not tightened properly
Official notice
31 Mar 2021
Last checked
31 Mar 2021
An official NHTSA notice concerns Porsche - Front rear shock absorbers not tightened properly. A failed screw connection may cause damage to the braking system, driving instability, and the potential loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2021-03-31.
What to do now
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy has been performed. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connections, free of charge. Owners may contact porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ama8.
Units affected
10
Recall number
AMA8
Official notice
2021-03-31
The hazard
The hazard
A failed screw connection may cause damage to the braking system, driving instability, and the potential loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Porsche. Contact: Porsche Cars North America, Inc..
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