Porsche 911 Carrera, Boxster, Cayman Recall R/2006/014: Parking Brake May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Jan 2006
- Launched
- 111
- vehicles in the UK
- A603
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled 911 Carrera, Boxster, Cayman vehicles built between 22 November 2005 and 13 December 2005. A bearing flange on the parking brake lever is likely to break. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake lever assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A bearing flange on the parking brake lever is likely to break. If this occurs the parking brake will be ineffective.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL Defect: A bearing flange on the parking brake lever is likely to break. If this occurs the parking brake will be ineffective. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake lever assembly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: parking brake may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake lever assembly.
Are You Affected?
911 Carrera, Boxster, Cayman built between 22 November 2005 and 13 December 2005 may be included. Porsche estimates 111 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 campaign code A603 or the DVSA reference R/2006/014. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxster, CaymanReplace shift cable | Urgent | R/2024/243 | |
| Boxster, CaymanOn affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high. The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change | Book soon | R/2024/001 | |
| Boxster, SpyderThe fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs | Book soon | R/2022/035 | |
| Boxster, CaymanRear axle carrier side parts may not meet required specifications | Book soon | R/2021/314 | |
| 911 Carrera, GT3RS, SpeedsterThe threaded connections of the upper control arms at the rear axle were not tightened with the specific tigtening torque | Book soon | R/2021/126 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2006/007 on 19 Jan 2006, for weld seams on the exhaust tailpipe may fail. The one launched after it was R/2007/056 on 26 Mar 2007, for seat buckle may not de-latch following an impact. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/014, launched 24 January 2006. 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.