Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V717000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V717000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 21,835 affected units, Leak from Low Pressure Fuel Line, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V717000
Report Received Date: 2015-10-30T00:00:00
Subject: Leak from low pressure fuel line
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 21,835

Details

MFR Campaign Number: AF06
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 84.06

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NHTSA ID: 15V717000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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