Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA recall 19V113000 · announced February 20, 2019 · filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · 14,388 units affected

The problem

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

What to do

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. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA3.

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

• 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster
• 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster
• 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster
• 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman
• 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman
• 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.