Since only about 1300 Carrera GTs have ever been made, 489 cars are a significant number. Documents sent to the NHTSA say that corrosion or mechanical stress could cause the spherical joints that connect the wishbone suspension sections on the front and back axles to break. Think about the 489 Porsche Carrera GT owners who must take time out of their busy schedules to make an appointment at a dealership. Maybe, but more likely, they will ask their secretary to make an appointment at a dealership for their million-dollar supercar that was just recalled. Porsche called back 489 Carrera GTs because of a problem with the suspension parts that could make accidents more likely. A recent filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that corrosion and mechanical stress degradation can cause the spherical joints that connect the wishbone suspension elements on the front and rear axles to break. “The material used does not provide sufficient resistance to intergranular stress corrosion when exposed to salt and mechanical stress over the service life,” says Porsche’s defect notice. According to the statement, this could cause the wishbone to break or crack. In August 2019, a Carrera GT owner brought the car in for service that had nothing to do with the problem. At that time, Porsche said they had found the problem for the first time. According to the records, Porsche did not do any more inspections on other Carrera GTs because the car was old, and only a few were made. According to the recall, owners may hear noises and feel vibrations if a connection breaks, but the item may stop working suddenly. Because the parts are hard to find, the organization has set up a two-step process for fixing things. First, all of the vehicles will need to be looked at. If the problem isn’t found during the inspection, the car will be given a clean bill of health, and the buyer will be told as soon as the parts are ready. If the problem does happen, Porsche means customers that should only drive their cars once the problem has been fixed. Since this is a Carrera GT, Porsche will help you find other ways to get around if you ask. If you own a Carrera GT, you can check the NHTSA website to see if it is one of the cars needing fixing.
