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Porsche - Cracked connecting rod may damage engine
Official notice
24 Mar 2021
Last checked
24 Mar 2021
An official NHTSA notice concerns Porsche - Cracked connecting rod may damage engine. A loose connection while driving may cause engine damage, a stall, or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire. Published 2021-03-24.
What to do now
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting rods or, as necessary, the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 21, 2021. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ama4.
Units affected
193
Recall number
AMA4
Official notice
2021-03-24
The hazard
The hazard
A loose connection while driving may cause engine damage, a stall, or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
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Brand: Porsche. Contact: Porsche Cars North America, Inc..
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