PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER GTS 2024: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V813000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER GTS 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-01-23 2023-12-04 2023-12-05

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: APB4

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 53

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.