Porsche — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2024-11-08

Origin: ドイツ

Porsche center lock mechanism, improper manufacturing causes units to not meet specifications

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-11-08
Country of origin	ドイツ
Manufacturer	Porsche Japan Co., Ltd.
Models affected	911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Targa 4 GTS, 911 Targa 4, 911 GT3, 718 Cayman GT4 RS, 911 GT3 RS
Units affected	515
Defect	In the center lock mechanism that secures the wheel to the axle, due to improper manufacturing, some units do not meet specifications. As a result, if use continues in this condition, the center lock may break, and in the worst case, the wheel may detach.
Component	Running gear (center lock mechanism)
Remedy	For all vehicles, as a provisional measure, users will be requested to stop using the vehicle, and a permanent countermeasure will be implemented as soon as preparations are complete.
Recall number	外-3899
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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