Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20160531
End Date Of Manufacturing
20190209
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
14388
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190419
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20190220
Record Creation Date
20190222
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Consequence Summary
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Corrective Summary
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA3.
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.
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