NHTSA recall 14V090000
Engine and engine cooling
Porsche 911 GT3
Reported Mar 24, 2014209 vehicles affectedPorsche Cars North America, Inc.Maker’s number AE01Built Oct 19, 2013 – Jan 16, 2014
The defect
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 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.