PORSCHE REPLACEMENT ENGINE 3.0LLP 9999: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17E007000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE REPLACEMENT ENGINE 3.0LLP NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-03-27 2017-01-25 2017-01-31

Production Dates: 2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: AH01

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 37

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "Porsche" is recalling certain Replacement 2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L LP, and 3.0L HP Engines, part numbers 9A2100920 X, 9A2100925 X, 9A2100927AX, 9A2100930 X and 9A2100930AX. These engines have screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes that may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Porsche will notify the engine purchasers and will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.

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.