Porsche recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Macan vehicles. The fuel pump service cover may contact the flow nozzle on the filter flange of the fuel pump, potentially causing cracks and a fuel leak.
What could happen
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Porsche will rework or replace and apply a protective film to the fuel pump flange. in addition, the fuel pump flange will be inspected and replaced if cracks are present. The recall began April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA2.
Vehicles covered
- Porsche Macan 2015–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V077000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 12, 2020
- Owners notified
- Apr 10, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 70,117
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
- Maker's own recall number
- ALA2
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: Suspension Mar 31, 2021
- Porsche recall: Air bags Mar 3, 2021
- Porsche recall: Equipment Nov 28, 2018
- Porsche recall: Electrical system May 16, 2018
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.