NHTSARecalled Mar 24, 2014 · #14V090000
Potential for Engine Crankcase Damage/Fire
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. A damaged crankcase may allow engine oil to leak onto hot components in the engine bay which may result in a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Potential for Engine Crankcase Damage/Fire
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- GT3
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.