2017 Porsche 718 Boxster & 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman + 2 more recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The 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.
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V054000
- Manufacturer recall #
- AH01
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 4,090
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-767-7243
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 27, 2017
- Built
- Mar 9, 2016 – May 18, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.