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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V698000

2015 Porsche Boxster | 2015 Porsche Cayman | 2014 Porsche Cayman | 2014 Porsche Boxster | 2015 Porsche 911 | 2014 Porsche 911 — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Published November 4, 2014 · Recall initiated: November 4, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V698000, published November 4, 2014. Recalling firm: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.; 2015 Porsche Boxster | 2015 Porsche Cayman | 2014 Porsche Cayman | 2014 Porsche Boxster | 2015 Porsche 911 | 2014 Porsche 911 — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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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Recall details

Brand
PORSCHE
Model
BOXSTER
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Lot
2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER | 2015 PORSCHE CAYMAN | 2014 PORSCHE CAYMAN | 2014 PORSCHE BOXSTER | 2015 PORSCHE 911 | 2014 PORSCHE 911
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Porsche Boxster | 2015 Porsche Cayman | 2014 Porsche Cayman | 2014 Porsche Boxster | 2015 Porsche 911 | 2014 Porsche 911 — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V698000 on November 4, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PORSCHE. Model: BOXSTER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)