# 2004 PORSCHE 911 GT3 — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `975555` · 2013-04-24 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** PORSCHE
- **Model:** 911 GT3
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 22,000
- **Speed:** 80 mph
## Narrative
FAILURE OF FACTORY GLUED IN COOLANT FITTING CAUSED AN INSTANT DUMP OF COOLANT ONTO THE REAR TIRES OF THE CAR CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND A SPIN.  THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM IN ALL PORSCHE GT3'S AND PORSCHE TURBO'S AND PORSCHE REFUSES TO IDENTIFY THE DESIGN FLAW OF HAVING THESE FITTINGS GLUED TOGETHER.  *TR
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