Porsche offers fix for Carrera GT, complete with free tires

Porsche Carrera GT owners concerned about driving their cars since Porsche issued a recall more than a year ago can now breath a little easier, as the automaker finally has a remedy ready.

The voluntary recall was issued in April 2023, due to spherical joints used to connect suspension wishbone components being discovered to weaken over time from wear or corrosion, typically caused by salt on the road used in certain areas during winter months.

All Carrera GTs in the U.S., a total 489 examples spanning the 2004 and 2005 model years, were recalled. Porsche inspected the cars and owners of cars discovered to have cracks or fractures in the joints were issued with a stop-drive order until replacement parts could be installed.

Given the age and limited production of the Carrera GT, those replacement parts took some time to be sourced.

Porsche Carrera GT

Porsche is now in the process of contacting owners to have the replacement parts installed, The Autopian reported on Sept. 12, citing information from one of the letters sent to an owner.

According to the letter, Porsche doesn’t only plan to replace the defective parts but will also offer $3,240 of complimentary maintenance to bring the supercars to roadworthiness after not being driven for so long. Things like rubber seals and fluids can degrade when a car isn’t used for an extended period.

Those Carrera GT owners that were still able to drive their cars also have a bonus as Porsche will also provide a fresh set of tires, free of charge. The new tires are Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 N-Spec tires, measuring 265/35R19 at the front and 335/30R20 at the rear.

The modern compound should provide a significant boost in performance for the cars, especially in the case where owners are still running much older tires—not an unusual phenomenon for rare supercars like the Carrera GT, which often have very low miles on them.