NHTSA Campaign 19V113000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Reported Feb 20, 2019 · 14,388 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER 2017 14,388
PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER 2018 14,388
PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER 2019 14,388
PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN 2017 14,388
PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN 2018 14,388
PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN 2019 14,388

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V113000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.