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(Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Porsche Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo vehicles.  The screw connection on the shock absorbers of the front and rear axle might not be tightened properly.","consequence":"A failed screw connection may cause damage to the braking system, driving instability, and the potential loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy has been performed.  Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rework and tighten the screw connections, free of charge.  Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243.  Porsche's number for this recall is AMA8.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"mfr_campaign":"AMA8","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"}],"recall_count":1,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"score":85,"grade":"B","complaints":{"count":11,"crash":4,"fire":1,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Service Brakes",4],["Power Train",3],["Unspecified",3],["Structure",2],["Steering",1],["Air Bags",1]],"by_year":{"2021":2,"2022":2,"2024":1,"2025":1,"2026":5},"excerpts":[["2026-07-23","Service Brakes","I was driving at a low speed, less than 30 mph, and was approaching a curve in the road. I attempted to slow down by pressing the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not decelerate. Instead, it seemed to accelerate. I panicked and repeatedly pressed the brake pedal several more times, but the vehicle remained out of contr\u2026"],["2026-06-23","Electrical System","Water intrusion into the rear of the vehicle flooded due to a manufacturers defect. this area houses the battery and other electrical wiring. The water created a potential electrocution and short of much of the wiring, but the rust contaminated the air quality in the vehicle. Evidence of this corrosion shows persistenc\u2026"],["2026-05-12","Engine","Vehicle developed a check engine light and camshaft sensor fault at approximately 48,000 miles. Engine began making abnormal ticking noise and later entered reduced power/limp mode condition. 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