The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V113000·Announced 2019-02-20

Porsche Recalls 718 Models for Potential Fuel Leak Fire Risk

Porsche is recalling 2017-2019 718 Boxster and Cayman vehicles because a crossmember may detach in a crash, 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 (crossmember detachment) that can lead to a fuel leak and increased risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles, as well as 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. The recall involves 14,388 vehicles.

In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket. This detachment can cause a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN, 718 BOXSTER
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Sports Car
Hazard
Affected units
14,388

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 (2)

  • 718 CAYMAN
  • 718 BOXSTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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