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2017 Porsche 911 Carrera, 911 Targa 4, 718 Cayman and more recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA campaign 17V-054 · January 25, 2017 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
17V054000
Reported
January 25, 2017
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Part
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles affected
About 4,090

What is wrong

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

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.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Porsche 718 Boxster (2017); Porsche 718 Cayman (2017); Porsche 911 Carrera (2017); Porsche 911 Targa 4 (2017). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

What is the fix?

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.

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