Recall 12V107000: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 21, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 1,232
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Porsche is recalling certain model year 2012 911 carrera s vehicles manufactured from october 26, 2011, through january 24, 2012. Interference between a coolant line and a fuel line may cause the fuel line to become disconnected at the quick connector.
The risk
If the fuel line becomes disconnected, a fuel leak may occur. A fuel leak could lead to the engine misfiring or stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with a new fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 26, 2012. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
Notes
Porsche's safety recall number is ac02.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V107000
- Manufacturer campaign
- AC02
- Manufacturer
- PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner letters
- Apr 26, 2012
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology