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Porsche - Engine cylinder bore surface may develop cracks
Official notice
12 May 2021
Last checked
12 May 2021
An official NHTSA notice concerns Porsche - Engine cylinder bore surface may develop cracks. Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire. Published 2021-05-12.
What to do now
Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 9, 2021. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is amb1.
Units affected
12
Recall number
AMB1
Official notice
2021-05-12
The hazard
The hazard
Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
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Company & contacts
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Brand: Porsche. Contact: Porsche Cars North America, Inc..
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