Porsche has recalled 1,851 sports activities automobiles offered within the American market over a possible concern with the bolts used on centre lock wheels. The carmaker has additionally issued a stop-use advisory to all sellers and clients.
The Porsche 911, 718 Cayman GT4 RS and 718 Spyder RS fashions manufactured between September 2023 and December 2023 have been affected by this recall.
The recall was introduced after experiences of centre lock fractures on sure automobiles. A preliminary investigation revealed that the bolts could not have been constructed to specification and will fracture.
Porsche provides centre lock wheels on a few of its high-end sports activities automobiles. This motorsport-derived design has a number of benefits over common multi-lug wheels. In line with Porsche, the centre lock wheels have a decrease rotating mass. Nonetheless, a particular device is required to take away and set up the wheels.