The defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster S, and 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 vehicles. The rear electronic control unit (ECU) may allow the spoiler to raise up too high.
The risk
The raised spoiler can reduce the visibility of the center brake light and impact the vehicle driving and aerodynamics, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB4.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche 718 Boxster GTS | 2024 |
| Porsche 718 Boxster S | 2024 |
| Porsche 718 Cayman GTS | 2023, 2024 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 718 Boxster GTS | 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| Porsche 718 Boxster S | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Porsche 718 Cayman GTS | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Porsche 718 Cayman GTS | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
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178 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the electrical system; Porsche Cars North America, Inc. filed 109 campaigns in all.
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