http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2...-coolant-leaks

I realize this is only detroit news, but I wonder if this will get any traction with Porsche NA for recalls. Apologies if it's a repost.

"US Safety Regulators" seems kind of generic

 

Cool!

 

Perfect opportunity for everyone who has had a leak to come forward and report it to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If they get enough documentation of the widespread failures it might force Porsche to correct the problem.

 

This is great to see. The full text from NHTSA's site: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...ct/results.cfm

NHTSA Action Number : PE13009 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): PORSCHE / 911 2001-2005
PORSCHE / 911 GT2 2003-2004, 2010-2011
PORSCHE / 911 GT2 RS 2010-2011
PORSCHE / 911 GT3 2007-2008, 2010-2011
PORSCHE / 911 GT3 RS 2008, 2010-2011
PORSCHE / 911 TURBO 2007, 2010-2011
PORSCHE / 911 TURBO S 2005, 2010-2011
Manufacturer (s) :
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component(s) :
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Date Investigation Opened : April 26, 2013Date Investigation Closed : Open Summary:
ODI has received 10 reports alleging incidents of sudden coolant loss which occurred while driving on public roadways in model year (MY) 2001 through 2007 Porsche 911 vehicles equipped with GT1 engines. Complainants allege that the failures occur at a coolant hose fitting, resulting in a rapid loss of engine coolant thereby disabling the vehicle. One complaint alleges that the coolant caused a loss of rear tire traction, resulting in a loss of control, spin and road departure (10492870). A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and safety-related consequence of the alleged defect. The VOQs associated with the opening of this investigation are: 10509008, 10508991, 10508950, 10508886, 10508852, 10508439, 10508415, 10499809, 10492870, and 10450233.

 

Only 10 reports - come on guys, just take 5 minutes and fill out their form...

 

+1. If enough owners submit their claim that had failures, hopefully would recoupe all or most of the cost of the repair.

 

But you have to have suffered a failure to fill out the form. Many owners paid to take care of the problem before it presented itself. Personally I havn't welded my coolant lines as I don't track the car or drive hard, but I don't want to become a statistic either.

 

There is a link in the announcements section up top to the NHTSA site. PLEASE file a report if you have had a coolant pipe issue!

 

Doesn't PCA restrict racing of our cars to those that have had the lines pinned or welded? PCNA will fight this tooth and nail, it's an expensive one for them if they lose.

My guess is NHTSA won't be too sympathetic to failures that occurred on a track. If it were me, I might leave that bit of information out of the story.

 

Well said! If your Porsche has had 'any' type of coolant pipe leak, now is the time to speak up. NHTS will hold Porsche accountable for this subpar critical engine part which can cause an accident. Example would be the floor mats that Toyota had a few years ago where lives were lost!

Thank you.

 

I posted my issue, and I pray that something comes of it.

 

Certainly not all PCA regions. It's likely those regions where someone had a problem at one of their events.

 

It hasn't happened to me yet, but I am at least going post it on Other forums and Facebook to spread the word

 

I found this fitting leaking on my car a couple weeks ago! Is this something that should be reported? This kind of reminds me of what happened to BMW with the E46 M3 subframe problems! Hope we can get a recall!

 

Filed my report. A no brainier if your vehicle has ever had a failure.