Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 50,145
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2017-09-20
- Owners notified
- 2018-07-06
Defect description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter flanges with new filter flanges that have a protective film, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH10.