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NHTSA recall 14V090000

Engine And Engine Cooling · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

March 24, 2014report date
209units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's 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.

Why it matters: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2014 Porsche 911 Gt3.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V090000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.