Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20050527
End Date Of Manufacturing
20061129
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
50145
Date Owner Notified By MFR
0
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20170920
Record Creation Date
20170921
Defect Summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence Summary
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Summary
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter flanges with new filter flanges that have a protective film, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH10.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
