Porsche recall: Reduced brake performance
- What's wrong
- A vacuum supply line for the brake booster may not have been fitted correctly. The vacuum supply line could become loose resulting in reduced braking assistance. The brakes will still work but the driver will have to supply additional input for the required brake effort.
- What to do
- Contact a Porsche dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected where the connection points of the vacuum supply line will be checked/adjusted/replaced as necessary.
What’s wrong
A vacuum supply line for the brake booster may not have been fitted correctly. The vacuum supply line could become loose resulting in reduced braking assistance. The brakes will still work but the driver will have to supply additional input for the required brake effort.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected where the connection points of the vacuum supply line will be checked/adjusted/replaced as necessary.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 CARRERA 4S | 7 Sep 2016 | 28 Sep 2016 | 28 |
| 911 TARGA / 911 TARGA 4S | 7 Sep 2016 | 28 Sep 2016 | 28 |
| 911 CARRERA | 7 Sep 2016 | 28 Sep 2016 | 28 |
| 911 CARRERA S | 7 Sep 2016 | 28 Sep 2016 | 28 |
| 911 CARRERA 4 | 7 Sep 2016 | 28 Sep 2016 | 28 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 14 October 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.