Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20160309
End Date Of Manufacturing
20160518
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
4090
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20170327
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20170125
Record Creation Date
20170130
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel 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 install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.
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.