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Porsche - Rear axle lock nuts may break
Official notice
21 Apr 2021
Last checked
21 Apr 2021
An official NHTSA notice concerns Porsche - Rear axle lock nuts may break. A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2021-04-21.
What to do now
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. The recall began on june 18, 2021. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ama9.
Units affected
1,568
Recall number
AMA9
Official notice
2021-04-21
The hazard
The hazard
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Porsche. Contact: Porsche Cars North America, Inc..
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