Porsche 911 recall: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Official safety recall 14V698000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Cayman | 2014 | United States |
| Porsche Cayman | 2015 | United States |
| Porsche Boxster | 2014 | United States |
| Porsche Boxster | 2015 | United States |
| Porsche 911 | 2014 | United States |
| Porsche 911 | 2015 | United States |
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.
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 official remedy
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.