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  NHTSA Recall 08V076000

NHTSA Campaign Id 08V076000; Date: Feb. 20, 2008

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2008 Porsche Cayenne

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Manufactured by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Affected Units:: 5,573

icon3 Recall Summary:

Porsche is recalling 5,573 my 2008 cayenne v6 vehicles. A fuel line in the plenum panel area may contact the rear engine compartment cover. Relative movements of the engine while driving may cause knocking noises and chafing on the fuel line. A fuel leak may develop.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will reroute the fuel line and install an additional spacer ring free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2008. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Porsche recall no. A803. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 15, 2008

Also see:

All recalls of Porsche vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.