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2014 Porsche 911 GT3 recall: engine and engine cooling

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 24, 2014. It covers about 209 vehicles.

vehicles affected
209
reported
Mar 24, 2014
owners notified
Jun 6, 2014

Engine and engine cooling

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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 14V090000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V090000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 14V090000, reported on March 24, 2014, covers about 209 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V090000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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