Porsche recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
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.
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 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.
Vehicles covered
- Porsche Macan 2017
- Porsche Macan Gts 2017
- Porsche Macan S 2015–2017
- Porsche Macan Turbo 2015–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V289000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jul 19, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 51,497
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
- Maker's own recall number
- AH06
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: Seat belts Jun 26, 2023
- Porsche recall: Exterior lighting Aug 30, 2022
- Porsche recall: Air bags Mar 3, 2021
- Porsche recall: Equipment Nov 28, 2018
- Porsche recall: Electrical system May 16, 2018
- 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.