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Old 04-05-2019, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CraigH
Got the call today to schedule the replacement. 3/16 build date.
You are in Boston, so is this confirmation of the recall in the US? Yeah!
Old 04-05-2019, 06:24 PM
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Jan 16 build here. I got the call from my service guy while I was on the road to COTA.
Old 04-05-2019, 07:06 PM
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My dealer called transmissions are available scheduled my replacement for April 25 6/16 prod. they asked me if I wanted to blow it up first or have the transmission replaced upfront. I said I just as well have a done to minimize collateral damage. I’m also going to have them replace the clutch release fork and pressure plate which squeak when they’re hot.. done it since 2000 mi.. I was waiting for the trans replacement to have it done. Carl
Old 04-05-2019, 07:36 PM
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For those of you who got the call, do you see a recall on the Porsche website when entering your VIN?

My car is a 6/16 build and still nothing.
Old 04-05-2019, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by speedy974
For those of you who got the call, do you see a recall on the Porsche website when entering your VIN?

My car is a 6/16 build and still nothing.
I bet the website will be delayed in showing the recalls... that is, not accurate for a while.
Old 04-05-2019, 07:44 PM
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1/16 build, and no open recall reported. Yet.
Old 04-05-2019, 08:46 PM
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Nonsense.. mine was confirmed today, gearbox ordered and will be swapped on Tuesday.
Old 04-05-2019, 10:23 PM
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I checked the website but nothing shows. However, dealer says car is on the list, awaiting instructions. March 2016 build.
Old 04-05-2019, 10:46 PM
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Is USA all years or is it the 16 builds?
Old 04-05-2019, 10:47 PM
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No call and no recall listed on the recall site for mine. June 2016 build. If I get the call I'm wondering if I should request a delay and let them practice the trans swap on a few other cars first. Don't want to have the guinea pig car.
Old 04-06-2019, 05:56 PM
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Happened to see my service manager today (at a coffee shop) and when I asked him he said the recall was just made official in the U.S.
I have requested a gearbox swap ASAP and will follow up with him Monday. He wasn't sure about the time frame on getting the part.
I checked the recall site but nothing was listed for my VIN. March 2016 build. 16,000 miles.
Old 04-08-2019, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by n3rd
Is USA all years or is it the 16 builds?
12/15 build.
Old 04-08-2019, 06:25 AM
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Are only GT4s included in this recall or will Cayman S or GTS get a replacement too? I think I recall some other models also having failure or two.
Old 04-08-2019, 03:58 PM
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I sold my first GT4 about a year ago and do not recall the production date, but I am now back in the market and the first dealer I spoke to about a potential GT4 said they got the call and will be swapping out the transmission. I believe it is an 04/16 build.
Old 04-08-2019, 03:59 PM
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My new transmission is getting ordered today!


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