Hood lock upper components
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Porsche Cars North America, Inc. or involving Latches/locks/linkages.
FAQ: Recall 14V698000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V698000?
NHTSA recall 14V698000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on November 4, 2014. It addresses: Hood lock upper components. The recall affects approximately 1,382 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V698000 or the manufacturer campaign number AE04. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.