Report Receipt Date: MAR 24, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V090000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 209
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
A damaged crankcase may allow engine oil to leak onto hot components in the engine bay which may result in a fire.
REMEDY:
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install a new engine with improved piston connecting rod connections, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. 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.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.