Suspension Defect Prompts Recall of the Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche Carrera GT is being recalled for a possible defect in its suspension, which could compromise the supercar’s maneuverability and increase the risk of a crash, as the National Highway Safety Traffic Agency describes. The recall specifically affects 489 models of the 2004-2005 Porsche Carrera GT, or about a third of total Carrera GT models produced, according to Car and Driver.

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Porsche reportedly made around 1,300 of the original 1,500 Carrera GT models it originally planned to produce, which means this recall affects a good chunk of extant Carrera GTs. The recall traces back to possibly faulty spherical joints that connect the wishbone suspension components in both the front and rear axles of affected models. These joints were found to be weaker than anticipated due to the material used in their construction, which breaks down over time.

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