Recall 14V698000: 2014–2015 Porsche 911, 2014–2015 Porsche Boxster, 2014–2015 Porsche Cayman
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 4, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 1,382
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Porsche 911
- 2015 Porsche 911
- 2014 Porsche Boxster
- 2015 Porsche Boxster
- 2014 Porsche Cayman
- 2015 Porsche Cayman
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V698000
- Manufacturer campaign
- AE04
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Dec 12, 2014
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology