Porsche 996/997 Automotive Recall
January 5th 2021
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT
FRONT SUSPENSION STRUTS
PART NO. POS 5N20
Öhlins has identified a potential safety issue affecting specific aftermarket Öhlins front suspension struts, Part No. POS 5N20, intended for installation on certain Porsche vehicles. In line with our commitment to quality and safety, Öhlins is initiating a recall to address the issue.
The affected struts are aftermarket parts sold for installation by or on behalf of owners of pre-registered vehicles. They were shipped to customers as part of suspension kits. Each kit contained two of the affected front struts, along with two rear struts, springs, and associated hardware (these other components are not affected by this recall). The affected suspension kits are identified below:
| Kit Part No. | Intended Vehicle Application |
| Part No. POZ MN02 | 1999 – 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S, generation 996
2001 – 2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S, generation 996
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| Part No. POZ MN05 | 2005 – 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S, generation 997
2006 – 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S, generation 997
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Due to a design compatibility issue related to the interface between the vehicle’s top mount and the strut, the pin of the strut may experience excessive stress during maximum steering, which can lead to fatigue and, potentially, breakage of the pin. If the pin fails, it will result in the separation of the strut from the vehicle and compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Öhlins has suspended supplies of the affected kits and is working with its distributors to contact affected end users.
If you own one of the recalled struts, please contact the place of purchase to arrange to receive a new strut (Part No. POS 5N20 or POS 5N21), along with a new top mount interface solution that will address the compatibility issue, free of charge. The new, replacement front struts will be uniquely and permanently marked to distinguish them from the recalled parts.
Öhlins apologizes for the inconvenience caused to our customers.
