PORSCHE 911 GT3 2014: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V090000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PORSCHE | 911 GT3 | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-06-06 | 2014-03-24 | 2014-03-06 |
Production Dates: 2013-10-19 - 2014-01-16
Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: AE01
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 209
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
