NHTSA Recall 15V717000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V717000; Date: Oct. 30, 2015
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Porsche Macan S; 2016 Porsche Macan S; 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo; 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 21,835
Recall Summary:
Porsche cars north America, inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 macan s vehicles manufactured March 27, 2014, to October 27, 2015, and 2015-2016 macan turbo vehicles manufactured March 5, 2014, to October 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have a low pressure fuel line in the engine compartment that may leak.
How to Fix:
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved low pressure fuel line, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Porsche mailed an interim notification to owners on November 9, 2015 and will mail a second notice when parts are available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is af06.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 4, 2016
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