The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17E007000·Announced 2017-01-25

Porsche Recalls Replacement Engines Due to Fuel Leak Fire Risk

Porsche is recalling specific replacement gasoline engines because screws may shear off, causing a fuel leak that increases the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine component failure) that creates a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain replacement 2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L LP, and 3.0L HP gasoline engines. The affected engines include part numbers 9A2100920 X, 9A2100925 X, 9A2100927AX, 9A2100930 X, and 9A2100930AX.

The recall is necessary because the screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes may shear off. This defect can result in a fuel leak, which increases the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Porsche will notify engine purchasers and install improved fastening screws free of charge. The recall began in March 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE recall
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Engine Component
Hazard
Affected units
37

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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