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Porsche - Potential for engine crankcase damage fire
Official notice
24 Mar 2014
Last checked
24 Mar 2014
An official NHTSA notice concerns Porsche - Potential for engine crankcase damage fire. A damaged crankcase may allow engine oil to leak onto hot components in the engine bay which may result in a fire. Published 2014-03-24.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
209
Recall number
AE01
Official notice
2014-03-24
The hazard
The hazard
A damaged crankcase may allow engine oil to leak onto hot components in the engine bay which may result in a fire.
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Brand: Porsche. Contact: Porsche Cars North America, Inc..
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