Porsche has issued a recall impacting 4,934 Boxster and Cayman models in the United States.
The recall notice states that a manufacturing defect results in rear-axle carrier side sections not meeting specifications. More specifically, Porsche says that a material analysis has revealed that the proportion of strontium in the cast component exceeds the specified threshold, resulting in a deterioration of the material properties.
This faulty part could crack or break over time, potentially resulting in the loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Porsche notes that a rattling noise may be heard from the rear.
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The recall impacts 2013-2015 Boxster models built between September 1, 2012 and July 31, 2014, 2013-2014 Boxster Ss built between September 5, 2012 and July 31, 2014, 2014-2015 Caymans built between January 18, 2013 and July 31, 2014, 2014-2015 Cayman Ss built between December 17, 2012 and July 30, 2014, 2015 Cayman GTS models manufactured between May 26, 2014 and July 29, 2014, and 2015 Boxster GTS models built between May 19, 2014 and July 29, 2014.
Porsche began investigating the issue in March 2020 and a field study revealed 10 parts out of 153 that were analyzed had developed cracks.
The affected rear-axle carrier side sections will be replaced with new carrier side parts produced to the correct specification. Dealers will be notified of the recall on September 15, while owners will be notified on November 1.
