Recall 14V698000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Defect in 2014-2015 PORSCHE CAYMAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,382 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V698000 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,382 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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.
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