November Build GT4 Recall

[gtsralph]

There is a recall to replace fuel lines to bank 2 on November build GT4s (not all November builds but VIN dependent) - no I don't have the VIN number range but mine ends in *296

I picked it up from German site last night - my Centre had not received any notification from Reading but when they followed up on my email of last night - yes there is a recall.

I am booked in for two days next week but await confirmation that parts will be available. As you might imagine, lots of stuff has to come off to access fuel lines.

Is it Spyder - I don't know but I suspect not. I suppose it was a bad batch/torque setting on tool or similar.

[Twinfan]

This was talked about recently as a hold do not release, now it seems it's a full recall.

[911 JOE]

Really sorry to hear that and best of luck getting it resolved quickly.

It's also being discussed over on Rennlist where some Australian Spyders and GT4's have also been impacted by this issue.

[QUOTE=Reza;16411167]So I received more information on the topic; it's related to a machine on the production line that was identified as possibly faulty. Effectively, they cannot guarantee correct tightness of the high pressure fuel line on cylinder bank 2. They will replace the fuel line and fuel sensor to ensure no problems moving forward. Parts arriving in circa 1 week. (engine out job I believe - which makes total sense).[/QUOTE]

Edited by 911 JOE on Thursday 13th February 16:59

[TDT]

At least it's been quickly caught.
No fires because most of them are sat back on dealer forecourts anyway awaiting second owners...lol - sorry - i couldn't resist.

[gtsralph]

Mad Scientist said:

Mine was fixed this week so can now be registered and released. Waiting for March plate now, obviously.

It’s a replacement fuel line and associated gaskets on cylinder bank 2.

9 uk cars were effected.

Was yours November build?

[gtsralph]

Mad Scientist said:

Yes. Was due December but got delayed due to too many silly options. Landed at dealer in mid Jan and then they had to hold it until fixed.

Simple fix in the end, not engine out.

Thanks. I wonder why I was allowed to drive around in a potential fire ball. Something I shall be asking Porsche GB assuming my Center haven’t been sitting on a recall notice.

[ChrisW.]

A bit easier to sort than the "reputed" wrong torque of GT3 big-end journals and reversed asymmetric assembly ...

It could happen to any manufacturer and nobody can say that P do not stand full square behind their build quality !!

[ttdan]

ChrisW. said:

A bit easier to sort than the "reputed" wrong torque of GT3 big-end journals and reversed asymmetric assembly ...

It could happen to any manufacturer and nobody can say that P do not stand full square behind their build quality !!

tell that to 996/997 owners with IMS & Bore score issues.

[bennno]

Mad Scientist said:

Mine was fixed this week so can now be registered and released. Waiting for March plate now, obviously.

It’s a replacement fuel line and associated gaskets on cylinder bank 2.

9 uk cars were effected.

Me too..... so thats 2 of the 9 identified!

[gtsralph]

bennno said:

Mad Scientist said:

Mine was fixed this week so can now be registered and released. Waiting for March plate now, obviously.

It’s a replacement fuel line and associated gaskets on cylinder bank 2.

9 uk cars were effected.

Me too..... so thats 2 of the 9 identified!

So 2 of 9 on hold cars identified, but there are 2 other PCGB members with cars delivered pre-hold that still have no letter from Porsche but since my post on that forum have told their Centres about the recall (Centres were informed of the recall yesterday..).

I think the total number of affected cars in the UK may well be around 50 when delivered cars are included, particularly as it seems Spyders (Australian report on rennlist) are also affected.

My Centre will arrange trailer collection as my insurance policy will not respond to a claim for damage caused whilst driving the car with a known issue.

Edited by gtsralph on Saturday 15th February 11:12

[ChrisW.]

ttdan said:

tell that to 996/997 owners with IMS & Bore score issues.

I agree ... but Porsche have still not fully got to the bottom of those problems ... so where was the solution ?

I am amazed that the Porsche Club Championship have not yet moved across to allowing Gen2 cars which are now 10 years old, this is the same engine as is used in the 981 and 718 GT4 Clubsports with tremendous reliability even when running with oil over 150C (mid engine cooling complications) ...

As a matter of interest on my GT4 I reckon that the full scale oil temperature will be at about 140C ...

[gtsralph]

Porsche Assistance collected my car this morning and I should have it back Thursday pm. All very efficient by Exeter Centre once Porsche GB announced recall to Centres last Friday.

We had to use several small ramps to get car onto their latest sliding bed truck without damaging the splitter - distance from wheel centre to front of splitter is the issue, rather than the splitter being unusually low.

[bennno]

gtsralph said:

Porsche Assistance collected my car this morning and I should have it back Thursday pm. All very efficient by Exeter Centre once Porsche GB announced recall to Centres last Friday.

We had to use several small ramps to get car onto their latest sliding bed truck without damaging the splitter - distance from wheel centre to front of splitter is the issue, rather than the splitter being unusually low.

Porsche assistance refused to collect and dealership said it’s safe to be driving around in pre recall.....

[Kazandy37]

Just had my letter - and I have a Spyder - so obviously is on both cars. Will call my Porsche Centre tomorrow and see what they recommend.

[bennno]

Porsche centre said Porsche recovery would collect it as it wasn’t safe to drive, Porsche recovery rejected request said Porsche hadn’t appraised them of the recall, Porsche centre then put in writing that it’s safe to drive. At the same time they are in stop sale until modified.

[gtsralph]

My Centre contacted Porsche Assistance for collection because of recall, Assistance decided to class it as a breakdown. AA man turns up and asks to start car, I showed him Recall Letter, he crawled around back of car, decided he didn’t want to start car, called for recovery truck.

[bigmowley]

Got my letter yesterday. Grrrr.
My Spyder was a very early build so it must affect all cars since SOP.

I am still ok to drive the car unless “ you get a spell of fuel from your vehicle”

Apparently it’s a 6 hour job! Any idea what it entails? I hate the idea of some Porsche apprentice scrote fumbling about in the bowels of my engine bay.

Might choose an OPC that has done a few before mine, just to get their hand in.

[gtsralph]

I have just received a call from Exeter to say recall work has been completed and the car is ready for collection. Pretty fast work by them from my email late Thursday last week to today. I’ll collect it tomorrow.

I hope others’ experience will be equally painless.

[TDT]

gtsralph said:

I have just received a call from Exeter to say recall work has been completed and the car is ready for collection. Pretty fast work by them from my email late Thursday last week to today. I’ll collect it tomorrow.

I hope others’ experience will be equally painless.

Awesome, congrats Ralph. Look forward to seeing it sometime on circuit.

[R5 PCN]

I’ve received notification of this on my GT4 I collected in November...I’ve contacted the dealership I purchased from as I don’t live in the area now and I would have to wait around a month before they could carry out the work and put me in a courtesy car as they would need the car for 2 days even though the letter states 6 hours and that it would be arranged as a matter of Priority !