Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 GT2 And 1 More Recall R/2008/145: Steering Could Be Impaired, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Oct 2008
- Launched
- 16
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/145
- DVSA reference
Porsche recalled 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 GT2 and 1 more vehicles. The threaded joints on the chassis of subject vehicles may not have been tightened to the prescribed torque. The dealer will check the subject joints to ensure that they are tightened to the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The threaded joints on the chassis of subject vehicles may not have been tightened to the prescribed torque. This may result in the screws becoming loose resulting in noises from around the vehicle. Should the screws detach steering control can become impaired.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COULD BE IMPAIRED Defect: It has been identified that it is possible that the threaded joints on the chassis of subject vehicles may not have been tightened to the prescribed torque. This may result in the screws becoming loose resulting in noises from around the vehicle. Should the screws detach steering control can become impaired. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject joints checked to ensure that they are tightened to the correct torque.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the screws becoming loose resulting in noises from around the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will check the subject joints to ensure that they are tightened to the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 GT2 and 1 more may be included. Porsche estimates 16 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/2008/145. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 911 CarreraFastening nuts to secure the drive shaft and wheel hub on the rear axle are incorrectly coated | Book soon | R/2019/207 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraIncorrect detonators fitted to front passenger airbags | Urgent | R/2017/102 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraFuel injection pipes may become insecure | Urgent | R/2017/050 | |
| 718, 911 CarreraFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2017/022 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2008/029 on 18 Feb 2008, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2009/001 on 1 Jan 2009, for engine spacers may detach. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/145, launched 9 October 2008. 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.