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SevereNHTSA·12V107000·Announced 2012-03-21

Porsche Recalls 2012 911 Carrera S Vehicles for Fuel Line Defect

Porsche is recalling 1,232 model year 2012 911 Carrera S vehicles because a coolant line may interfere with a fuel line, causing a leak that could lead to stalling or fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel line disconnection) that poses a significant risk of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S vehicles manufactured between October 26, 2011, and January 24, 2012. The recall involves 1,232 vehicles.

The defect involves interference between a coolant line and a fuel line, which may cause the fuel line to become disconnected at the quick connector. If the fuel line disconnects, a fuel leak may occur. This leak could lead to the engine misfiring or stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with a new one free of charge. The safety recall began on April 26, 2012. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
1,232

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 911 CARRERA S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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