NHTSA recall 14V-698 (14V698000)
latches, locks and linkages recall reported November 4, 2014 - about 1,382 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V698000
- Also written as
- 14V-698
- Manufacturer number
- AE04
- Reported
- November 4, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,382
- Component
- latches, locks and linkages
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-698 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.