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Porsche 911 Carrera may be missing body welds
high How serious is it? About this label
In a crash, a body that was not fully welded may not protect the people inside as well as it should, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V313000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 3, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Structure:body |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2022 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Porsche is recalling certain 911 Carrera vehicles over a problem that happened when the car bodies were built. Because of an error in the production line process, various welds may be missing from the body of the vehicle. Welds are what join the metal panels and frame pieces together. Dealers will inspect the welds and repair them if needed, at no cost, and Porsche is mailing letters to owners.
What you should do
2. Contact a Porsche dealer, or Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 (recall number APA4), to book an inspection.
3. Have the dealer inspect and repair the welds as needed — the repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V313000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Porsche — official Porsche recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-767-7243
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Official notice
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Summary
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 911 Carrera S, 2021 Taycan Turbo, and 2022 911 Carrera vehicles. Due to a process error in the car body production line, various welds may be missing from the vehicle body.
- Safety risk
- In the event of a crash, incomplete body welding may not provide adequate protection to occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the welds, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA4.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.