The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V054000·Announced 2017-01-25

Porsche Recalls 2017 Models Due to Fuel Leak Fire Risk

Porsche is recalling 2017 911 and 718 models because fuel collection pipe screws may shear, causing a fuel leak that increases fire risk.

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 (fuel system) that creates a significant fire hazard, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 model year 911 Carrera, 911 Targa 4, 718 Boxster, and 718 Cayman vehicles. The recall involves 4,090 vehicles in the United States.

The defect involves screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment. These screws may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 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
PORSCHE 911 CARRERA, 911 TARGA 4, 718 CAYMAN, 718 BOXSTER
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
4,090

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 (4)

  • 911 CARRERA
  • 911 TARGA 4
  • 718 CAYMAN
  • 718 BOXSTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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