Watching £100,000 car burn down to ashes would definitely not be a pleasant sight. German car-maker Porsche has announced a recall for its super-car 911 GT3 model. The recall has been announced post two fire incidents being reported from this particular model. Post investigation by authorities, the underlying cause was linked to a loosened fastener that caused oil to leak, thereby causing fire in the engine compartment. UK spokesman for Porsche said, “As far as the cost of an engine is concerned, we're unable to give a definitive figure as it will vary according to each situation, such as how much needs replacing, labor costs and so on. But as far as Porsche is concerned, we don't put a price on our customers' safety and our engineering reputation.”
Official statement made my Porsche said, “Sports car manufacturer Porsche will be replacing the engines of all 911 GT3 vehicles of model year 2014. This is the corrective action derived from intensive internal analyses that were initiated in response to two engine fires. Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that engine damage resulted from a loosened screw joint on the connecting rod. The loose connecting rod damaged the crankcase, which in both cases led to leakage of oil which then ignited.”
As per official records, around 785 vehicles sold in 2014 are affected and their owners can have their vehicles picked up by a nearest Porsche center for repairs. Porsche has decided to use optimized screw fittings in the engines of existing faulty lot and also use the same for the ones that are yet to hit the roads. The Porsche 911 GT3 model retails at $131,000 in the United States and about 137,000 Euros in the European market. The engine defect has only been identified with 911 GT3 model and the other 911 models are safe to be driven around.
