NHTSA Recall # | 131778 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V113000 |
MFG Compaign # | AKA3 |
Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
Supplier | PORSCHE |
Brand | PORSCHE |
Model | 718 CAYMAN |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Date of notification | 19/04/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 31/05/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 09/02/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 20/02/19 |
Report created | 22/02/19 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 14388 |
Defect summary | 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 summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |