Porsche recall: Fuel system, gasoline

What is 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.

What could happen

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

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 covered

• Porsche 718 Boxster 2017
• Porsche 718 Cayman 2017
• Porsche 911 Carrera 2017
• Porsche 911 Targa 4 2017

Facts

NHTSA recall number

17V054000

Type

Vehicle

Filed by

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Reported to NHTSA

Jan 25, 2017

Owners notified

Mar 27, 2017

Vehicles or items affected

4,090

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

Mar 9, 2016 to May 18, 2016

Part

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Maker's own recall number

AH01

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other recalls for the same vehicles

• Porsche recall: Power train May 15, 2024
• Porsche recall: Air bags Jul 17, 2019
• Porsche recall: Air bags Mar 6, 2019
• Porsche recall: Structure Feb 20, 2019
• Porsche recall: Visibility Mar 2, 2017
• Porsche recall: Air bags Mar 2, 2017

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.