Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PORSCHE
Model Of Vehicle
911 TURBO
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
20E091000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
Effect Of Defect
If The Pin Fails, It Will Cause Separation Of The Strut From The Vehicle, AffeCTIng Vehicle Control And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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 Is Expected To Begin January 4, 2021. Owners May Contact Ohlins Customer Service At 1-800-336-9029.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Tenneco Automotive
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
584
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20201211