Recall
Porsche 911 Gt3 — 14V090000
NHTSA ID
14V090000
Make
Porsche
Model
911 Gt3
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2014-03-24
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Units Affected
209
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
AE01
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
A damaged crankcase may allow engine oil to leak onto hot components in the engine bay which may result in a fire.
Remedy
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.