718 GT4 air inlet grille recall - Page 2 - Boxster/Cayman - PistonHeads UK

I've received a recall notification letter for my 2021 718 GT4 regarding "retrofit or replace air inlet grille". Apparently I might throw a lighted cigarette out of my window, it get sucked into the engine, and the car go up in flames. Unlikely as I don't smoke or litter. Is this just GT4 or other models? Is this just for those having specified smoker pack?! Has anyone had the work done? Is there any risk that a revised air intake grille having "tighter meshed inlets" might adversely affect engine power output?

Few people also getting letters over in the 718 GTS 4.0 thread. I collected my GT4 on the 23rd December, be interested to see if I get the recall.

Interesting that this has popped up again. There was similar thing at the 4-pot 718 launch. But stupidly Porsche still have an issue if you fit aftermarket grilles such as zunsport which do exactly the same job of protection. Maybe they are using the MR grilles

Applies to all 718's - had same letter today for my F4T GTS (September 69 registered).

Received my letter this morning for my 3-month-old GT4, not going to bother because I don't smoke and will probably sell the car in summer anyway.

I had the same letter for my GTS 4.0. TDT said: Interesting that this has popped up again. There was similar thing at the 4-pot 718 launch. Yes I had the recall for the same thing done on my previous Cayman S. I sold that car to my dad so I assume it will need the same change done again!

ClioTrophy55 said: Is this just for those having specified smoker pack?! Wonder if it applies to pipe smokers too. Got my letter today btw.

According to my OPC it's an error and there's no action required for my car. From what they said, it seemed to suggest that it doesn't apply to the 4.0 cars. Anyone else spoken to their dealership?

Porsche guy said: will probably sell the car in summer anyway. Not gelling with it?

Twinfan said: According to my OPC it's an error and there's no action required for my car. From what they said, it seemed to suggest that it doesn't apply to the 4.0 cars. Anyone else spoken to their dealership? OPC are currently dealing with the faulty Tracker on the B25. I suggested they did the recall at the same time. However, they had this message from Porsche this afternoon, " If anyone has any of the following models coming into the workshop that require WMH7, please do not carry out the work until you receive further information. 718 Boxster/Cayman GT4, Spyder & GTS 4.0 and 25th anniversary special model”

Twinfan said: According to my OPC it's an error and there's no action required for my car. From what they said, it seemed to suggest that it doesn't apply to the 4.0 cars. Anyone else spoken to their dealership? OPC are currently dealing with the faulty Tracker on the B25. I suggested they did the recall at the same time. However, they had this message from Porsche this afternoon, " If anyone has any of the following models coming into the workshop that require WMH7, please do not carry out the work until you receive further information. 718 Boxster/Cayman GT4, Spyder & GTS 4.0 and 25th anniversary special model”

Twinfan said: According to my OPC it's an error and there's no action required for my car. From what they said, it seemed to suggest that it doesn't apply to the 4.0 cars. Anyone else spoken to their dealership? I spoke to my OPC - they said it did apply to mine (GTS 4.0) but they didn't see it as an urgent issue so advised me to wait until it was in for service.

Interesting - mixed messages then! GTS 4.0s seem to be getting booked in but no GT4s/Spyders?

My 4.0 GTS booked in, but not until March, based on parts deliveries and workshop slots Rich

Just had the letter re my 2021 Spyder - also had recall on my previous 718 GTS. Being a non smoker and therefore unlikely to throw a cigar out of the window and as it already has grills in the intakes ( which my GTS did not) I will leave it until the car goes in for its first service ( in 18 months).

Wife got the letter this morning for her base Boxster. Since neither of us smoke, there’s no particular rush to get it booked in.

I've spoken to my OPC's Service Manager and he says that for GT models, Spyder and 4.0 GTS the recall is not applicable and the notifications have been sent out in error. Porsche AG sent out a communication about this to him around 2pm this afternoon. So if your 4.0 engined car is booked in for the work to be done, I'd give your OPC another call before you have a wasted trip.

Cheers T.

No worries

Ok just received my letter guess I need to speak with OPC , not going to rush I dont smoke & im currently doing about 50 miles a week as im mostly working from home , the explanation is quite amusing though

I had this done a couple of years ago on my 2016 Boxster. I received a letter yesterday to replace them as they were not up to the job.

I had the letter today and in it it said the job would take approx 1 hour. So I tried booking it into my local dealer which is 40 mins away and said I would wait the 1 hour. I was then told it would take at least 3.5 hrs! I will not wait around for that amount of time and they will not give me a car. How much work must it be to take 3.5 hrs? As soon as anyone has the upgraded grill fitted can they post it up on here please?

Booked in on Monday with a waiting slot. Up to 1 hour I was told. 718 Cayman S 2017 so already had the original recall done. Will update.

Spoke to OPC today they advised that even though I had a letter it does not apply to 4.0 GTS

osborne0 said: I had the letter today and in it it said the job would take approx 1 hour. So I tried booking it into my local dealer which is 40 mins away and said I would wait the 1 hour. I was then told it would take at least 3.5 hrs! I will not wait around for that amount of time and they will not give me a car. How much work must it be to take 3.5 hrs? As soon as anyone has the upgraded grill fitted can they post it up on here please? When I had F4T GTS this work was carried out it certainly took over 2 hours

If you look up the fitment of the Manthey grilles for GT4s you'll see that a lot of side trim has to be replaced to fit them. No way it takes an hour to do both sides unless they're external clip-on items like the Zunsport products.

Twinfan said: If you look up the fitment of the Manthey grilles for GT4s you'll see that a lot of side trim has to be replaced to fit them. No way it takes an hour to do both sides unless they're external clip-on items like the Zunsport products. Yep correct indeed. Got a courtesy call prior to Monday booking so asked how long it took. Was quoted 1 hour wait time originally as per my post a bit back. Now quoted 3-4 hours which seems more realistic.

WG said: Just had the letter re my 2021 Spyder - also had recall on my previous 718 GTS. Being a non smoker and therefore unlikely to throw a cigar out of the window and as it already has grills in the intakes ( which my GTS did not) I will leave it until the car goes in for its first service ( in 18 months). What if someone else's cigarette flies into your intake!!!!!!!!

What are the odds?? I only drive in low emission zones so there are no smokers!!

Update as promised. Took 3 hours all in. Waiting appointment. Good service from Chester OPC. Couldn’t afford anything in stock though!

The GT4 really does need better protection for the engine compartment purge fan intake as other peoples’ rubber from track use gets in to block the fan. I had this at Silverstone and it took almost two hours to clean out both fans. Porsche say the Manthey grills can’t be fitted without affecting warranty because it is not a track car.