NHTSA Campaign 17V054000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Reported Jan 25, 2017 · 4,090 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORSCHE | 718 BOXSTER | 2017 | 4,090 |
| PORSCHE | 718 CAYMAN | 2017 | 4,090 |
| PORSCHE | 911 CARRERA | 2017 | 4,090 |
| PORSCHE | 911 TARGA 4 | 2017 | 4,090 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V054000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.