PORSCHE MACAN TURBO 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V717000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PORSCHE | MACAN TURBO | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-05-04 | 2015-10-30 | 2015-10-30 |
Production Dates: 2015-05-22 - 2015-10-27
Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: AF06
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21835
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
