CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; STRUCTURE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
A crossmember in the luggage compartment may detach from its bracket if the vehicle is involved in a crash. This could cause a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire. Owners of affected vehicles should take this recall seriously and check whether their vehicle is included.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer, where the crossmember will be secured with additional rivets. Porsche will notify owners, and you can also contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. You can check your VIN for open recalls at any time.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Porsche 718 Boxster | 201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Porsche 718 Cayman | 201720182019 |