Porsche Carrera GT was recalled under the maker’s own code APA3 in the United States, in Canada and in the European Union. This is what each authority recorded, and which of them told the public first.
Code APA3
Porsche Carrera GT
- United States
- 23V241 · filed 5 April 2023
- Canada
- 2023205 · filed 5 April 2023
- European Union
- A12/01065/23 · published 12 May 2023
notified by Germany
risk recorded as Injuries (Serious risk)
The United States published it first. The European Union was last, 37 days later.
The defect, as America published it
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2004-2005 Carrera GT vehicles. The spherical joints that connect the wishbone suspension components on the front and rear axles can fail due to damage from mechanical stress and corrosion.
The remedy, as America published it
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the suspension joints. If damage is found, owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until it is repaired. Once parts are available, dealers will replace the spherical joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 17, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA3.
One of the codes in the same fault, three registers.