Fuel may leak in the presence of an ignition source
February 7, 2017Porsche Cars North America is recalling 4,090 model year 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles.
The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.
Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.