Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
NHTSA recall 17V576000 · announced September 20, 2017 · filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · 50,145 units affected
The problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter flanges with new filter flanges that have a protective film, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH10.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2004 Porsche Cayenne
- 2005 Porsche Cayenne
- 2006 Porsche Cayenne
- 2003 Porsche Cayenne S
- 2004 Porsche Cayenne S
- 2005 Porsche Cayenne S
- 2006 Porsche Cayenne S
- 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
- 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
- 2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
- 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.