Defect Description For Recall
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, And Cayman Vehicles Manufactured May 7, 2014, To September 23, 2014. The Front Hood Upper Lock Components Were Not Manufactured To Specification And May Fail To Securely Latch The Vehicle’S Hood During Operation.
Make Of Vehicle
PORSCHE
Model Of Vehicle
911
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V698000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Effect Of Defect
A Failure Of The Hood Latching Mechanism May Cause The Hood To Suddenly Open During Vehicle Operation And Will Severely Impede The Driver’S Ability To See Out The Front Windshield, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Porsche Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Lock On The Front Hood, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began December 12, 2014. Owners May Contact Porsche Customer Service At 1-800-767-7243. Porsche’S Number For This Recall Is Ae04.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140507
End Of Manufacture
20140923
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1382
Date Owners Notified
20141212
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20141104
Make Campaign Number
AE04