PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER 2017: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V113000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PORSCHE | 718 BOXSTER | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-04-19 | 2019-02-20 | 2019-02-22 |
Production Dates: 2016-03-09 - 2019-02-08
Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: AKA3
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14388
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "Porsche" is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA3.
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.
