NHTSA Campaign 08V076000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. · Reported Feb 20, 2008 · 5,573 vehicles affected
What's wrong
PORSCHE IS RECALLING 5,573 MY 2008 CAYENNE V6 VEHICLES. A FUEL LINE IN THE PLENUM PANEL AREA MAY CONTACT THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER. RELATIVE MOVEMENTS OF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING MAY CAUSE KNOCKING NOISES AND CHAFING ON THE FUEL LINE. A FUEL LEAK MAY DEVELOP.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE FUEL LINE AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SPACER RING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORSCHE | CAYENNE | 2008 | 5,573 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V076000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.