Porsche 911 GT3: Engine and engine cooling

Affects Porsche 911 GT3 · 2014 — about 209 vehicles.

The hazard

A damaged crankcase may allow engine oil to leak onto hot components in the engine bay which may result in a fire.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational