2003 Porsche Cayenne S and Porsche Cayenne Turbo recall: filler pipe and cap
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 18, 2004. It covers about 35 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 35
- reported
- Feb 18, 2004
- owners notified
- Mar 29, 2004
- related complaints
- 2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, if the ground connection between the spiral ring of the tank filler neck and the connecting pipe to the fuel tank is inadequate, the flow of fuel during refueling can create an electrostatic charge, which could discharge and spark. This spark could ignite fuel vapors in the area outside the tank filler neck that could lead to a muffled detonation.
- Risk
- Due to such a startling event, the individual refueling the vehicle could remove the fuel nozzle at precisely the moment of the detonation without first stopping the fueling process. In such a circumstance, fuel escaping outside of the fuel tank may ignite, resulting in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the ground connection and, if necessary, corrected. Owner notification began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1‑800‑545‑8039.
Recall number 04V068000
Affected vehicles
- Porsche Cayenne S 2003 2003
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2003 2003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 04V068000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Porsche Cayenne S and Porsche Cayenne Turbo filler pipe and cap?
Yes. Recall 04V068000, reported on February 18, 2004, covers about 35 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V068000?
Dealers will inspect the ground connection and, if necessary, corrected. Owner notification began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1‑800‑545‑8039.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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