Porsche 911 Recall R/1994/045: Possible Cracking Of Rear Axle Side Parts, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 4 Aug 1994
- Launched
- 11
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/045
- DVSA reference
Porsche recalled 911 vehicles built between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1994. Crack like surface defects may be present on the mould parting line on the rear axle side parts. The dealer will inspect the rear axle side parts for surface defects where these are present the original side part(s) will be replaced with quality assured parts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Crack like surface defects may be present on the mould parting line on the rear axle side parts.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE CRACKING OF REAR AXLE SIDE PARTS Defect: Crack like surface defects may be present on the mould parting line on the rear axle side parts. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and inspect the rear axle side parts for surface defects where these are present the original side part(s) will be replaced with quality assured parts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible cracking of rear axle side parts.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the rear axle side parts for surface defects where these are present the original side part(s) will be replaced with quality assured parts.
Are You Affected?
911 built between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1994 may be included. Porsche estimates 11 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Porsche, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
- Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1994/045. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/1994/013 on 5 Apr 1994, for rear wheel lock up under braking. The one launched after it was R/1996/024 on 19 Feb 1996, for insecurity of tail pipe cover sleeve. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 1994 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/045, launched 4 August 1994. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.