Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V068000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V068000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Includes 35 affected units, PORSCHE/FUEL TANK FILLER NECK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles, if the ground connection between the spiral ring of the tank filler neck and the connecting pipe to the fuel tank is inadequate, the flow of fuel during refueling can create an electrostatic charge, which could discharge and spark. this spark could ignite fuel vapors in the area outside the tank filler neck that could lead to a muffled detonation.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the ground connection and, if necessary, corrected. owner notification began on march 29, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V068000

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-02-18T00:00:00

Subject: Porsche/fuel tank filler neck

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 35

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, if the ground connection between the spiral ring of the tank filler neck and the connecting pipe to the fuel tank is inadequate, the flow of fuel during refueling can create an electrostatic charge, which could discharge and spark. this spark could ignite fuel vapors in the area outside the tank filler neck that could lead to a muffled detonation.

Consequence Summary: Due to such a startling event, the individual refueling the vehicle could remove the fuel nozzle at precisely the moment of the detonation without first stopping the fueling process. in such a circumstance, fuel escaping outside of the fuel tank may ignite, resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the ground connection and, if necessary, corrected. owner notification began on march 29, 2004. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-i8gs_qgmf_z4c6

NHTSA ID: 04V068000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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