Recall 14V-090
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalled the 2014 Porsche 911 GT3: Engine and engine cooling.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V-090
- Reported
- March 24, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 209 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The risk
A damaged crankcase may allow engine oil to leak onto hot components in the engine bay which may result in a fire.
The fix
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-[removed]. Porsche's number for this recall is AE01. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the engine has been replaced.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Porsche 911 GT3 2014