Porsche recall: Structure
What is 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.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
The fix
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 covered
- Porsche 718 Boxster 2017–2019
- Porsche 718 Cayman 2017–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V113000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 20, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 19, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 14,388
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 31, 2016 to Feb 9, 2019
- Part
- Structure; Fuel system, gasoline
- Maker's own recall number
- AKA3
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: Air bags Mar 2, 2017
- Porsche recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jan 25, 2017
- Porsche recall: Air bags Dec 30, 2016
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.