PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN 2018: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V113000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-04-19 2019-02-20 2019-02-22

Production Dates: 2016-05-31 - 2019-02-09

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: AKA3

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14388

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

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.

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.