NHTSA Recall # | 125146 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V289000 |
MFG Compaign # | AH06 |
Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
Supplier | PORSCHE |
Brand | PORSCHE |
Model | MACAN TURBO |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
Date of notification | 19/07/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 05/03/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/05/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/05/17 |
Report created | 03/05/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 51497 |
Defect summary | Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2017 macan s and macan turbo vehicles, and 2017 macan, macan turbo with the performance package, and macan gts vehicles. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak. |
Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flanges, replacing any that are cracked. Flanges that aren't cracked will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on july 19, 2017. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ah06. |
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). |