2006 Porsche 911 Carrera | Ohlins Front Strut | 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo | 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2006 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo — Suspension: front: macpherson strut
Published December 14, 2020 · Recall initiated: December 11, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20E091000, published December 14, 2020 and initiated December 11, 2020. Recalling firm: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.; 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera | Ohlins Front Strut | 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo | 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2006 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo — Suspension: front: macpherson strut.
What's the hazard
Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 997), and 2006-2013 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 997). The pin of the strut may experience excessive stress during maximum steering, possibly resulting breakage of the pin.
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Model
- 911 CARRERA
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2006 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA | OHLINS FRONT STRUT | 2007 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA | 2010 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA | 2011 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA | 2001 PORSCHE 911 TURBO | 2004 PORSCHE 911 TURBO | 1999 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA | 2000 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA | 2003 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA | 2012 PORSCHE 911 TURBO | 2011 PORSCHE 911 TURBO | 2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO | 2006 PORSCHE 911 TURBO | 2005 PORSCHE 911 TURBO | 2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA | 2004 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA | 2007 PORSCHE 911 TURBO | 2009 PORSCHE 911 TURBO | 2010 PORSCHE 911 TURBO
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera | Ohlins Front Strut | 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo | 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2006 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo | 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo — Suspension: front: macpherson strut recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20E091000 on December 14, 2020. Reported hazard: Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 997), and 2006-2013 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 997). The pin of the strut may experience excessive stress during maximum steering, possibly resulting breakage of the pin.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PORSCHE. Model: 911 CARRERA.