Porsche Cars North America – Potential for Engine Crankcase Damage/Fire

Porsche Cars North America (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.

Report Received Date 03/24/2014
NHTSA ID 14V090000
Consequence Summary A damaged crankcase may allow engine oil to leak onto hot components in the engine bay which may result in a fire.
Corrective Action 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 Code AE01
Potentially Affected 209
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V090000)