Engine and engine coolingRecall 14V-090 · 2014 Porsche 911 GT3
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall 14V-090 covers 209 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 for a engine and engine cooling problem, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V090000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-800-545-8039. 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 19, 2013 to January 16, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.