Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V698000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V698000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2015 porsche 911, boxster, and cayman vehicles manufactured may 7, 2014, to september 23, 2014 Includes 1,382 affected units, Hood Lock Upper Components, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 porsche 911, boxster, and cayman vehicles manufactured may 7, 2014, to september 23, 2014

Defect Summary

Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 porsche 911, boxster, and cayman vehicles manufactured may 7, 2014, to september 23, 2014. the front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.

Corrective Action

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. the recall began december 12, 2014. owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. porsche's number for this recall is ae04.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V698000
Report Received Date: 2014-11-04T00:00:00
Subject: Hood lock upper components
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 1,382

Details

MFR Campaign Number: AE04
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 porsche 911, boxster, and cayman vehicles manufactured may 7, 2014, to september 23, 2014. the front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.
Consequence Summary: A failure of the hood latching mechanism may cause the hood to suddenly open during vehicle operation and will severely impede the driver's ability to see out the front windshield, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. the recall began december 12, 2014. owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. porsche's number for this recall is ae04.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 89

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NHTSA ID: 14V698000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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