A recall has been issued for 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S, 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo, and 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera models in the United States that may have welding issues. Fortunately for the German car manufacturer, the issue isn’t widespread and only impacts three vehicles.
The recall notice issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that a process error in the car body production line means that certain welding and other connection points were not executed in some vehicles. This means the vehicle may not perform as expected in the event of a crash which could increase the risk of injury.
Porsche notes that the connection points for certain welds were not set in a station during vehicle construction.
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As mentioned, the recall extends to just three vehicles. The 2020 911 Carrera S was built on June 18, 2019, the 2021 Taycan Turbo was assembled on February 12, 2021, and the 911 Carrera was built on October 29, 2021.
A chronology of the issue reveals that Porsche learned of some vehicles having welding connection points that were potentially not set during the ‘white body’ stage of production on March 28, 2023. A subsequent investigation revealed that in addition to the three units in the U.S. being impacted, the recall also include 12 other vehicles in overseas markets that have the same issue. Porsche doesn’t know of any accidents or complaints related to the issue.
Owners of impacted models in the U.S. will be notified of the recall by June 30. Once dealers receive the vehicles, the affected connection points on the body will be checked and remedied if necessary.
