Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Turbo: Suspension — macpherson strut

Affects Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Turbo · 1999–2013 — about 584 vehicles.

The hazard

If the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (POZ MN02 or POZ MN05) will receive replacement front struts (POS 5N20 or POS 5N21 - These parts are interchangeable), along with new top mount interface solutions, free of charge. The recall began December 22, 2020. Owners may contact Ohlins customer service at 1-800-336-9029.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational