NHTSA recall 04V068000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2003 Porsche Cayenne S, 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V068000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.