CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles have fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment that are fastened with screws that may shear off. If the screws fail, the fuel pipes can leak gasoline. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Porsche will notify owners, and authorized 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 recall number AH01). You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Porsche 718 Boxster | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Porsche 718 Cayman | 2017 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera | 2017 |
| Porsche 911 Targa 4 | 2017 |