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2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, Porsche 718 Cayman and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 25, 2017. It covers about 4,090 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,090
reported
Jan 25, 2017
owners notified
Mar 27, 2017
related complaints
1

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.

Recall number 17V054000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about fuel system problems.

Questions about recall 17V054000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, Porsche 718 Cayman and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 17V054000, reported on January 25, 2017, covers about 4,090 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V054000?

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.

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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