NHTSA Campaign 14V090000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Reported Mar 24, 2014 · 209 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014 911 GT3 vehicles manufactured October 19, 2013, through January 16, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a piston connecting rod may come loose and damage the engine crankcase.
Consequence
A damaged crankcase may allow engine oil to leak onto hot components in the engine bay which may result in a fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install a new engine with improved piston connecting rod connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039. Porsche's number for this recall is AE01. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the engine has been replaced.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORSCHE | 911 GT3 | 2014 | 209 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V090000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.