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NHTSA recall 19V113000

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

February 20, 2019report date
14,388units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: 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.

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

The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster, 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster, 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman, 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman, 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V113000.

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