CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Macan S and Macan Turbo vehicles, and 2017 Macan, Macan Turbo with the Performance Package, and Macan GTS vehicles. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to 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 inspect the flanges, replacing any that are cracked. Flanges that aren't cracked will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH06.
- 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
The fuel pump flange on certain vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak out of the fuel system.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source significantly increases the risk of a fire. Owners should be aware of this hazard and have the repair completed promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized Porsche dealer. The dealer will inspect the fuel pump flange and replace it if it is cracked, or apply a protective film if it is not. Owners may also contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243, referencing recall AH06, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Porsche Macan | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Porsche Macan GTS | 2017 |
| Porsche Macan S | 201520162017 |
| Porsche Macan Turbo | 201520162017 |