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NHTSA recall 17V054000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

January 25, 2017report date
4,090units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's 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,…

Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman, 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera, 2017 Porsche 911 Targa 4.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V054000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.