Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V090000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V090000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 911 gt3 vehicles manufactured october 19, 2013, through january 16, 2014 Includes 209 affected units, Potential for Engine Crankcase Damage/Fire, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 911 gt3 vehicles manufactured october 19, 2013, through january 16, 2014

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V090000
Report Received Date: 2014-03-24T00:00:00
Subject: Potential for engine crankcase damage/fire
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 209

Details

MFR Campaign Number: AE01
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: A damaged crankcase may allow engine oil to leak onto hot components in the engine bay which may result in a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 14V090000
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Created At: 1742808662
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