Recall 19V113000: 2017–2019 Porsche 718 Boxster, 2017–2019 Porsche 718 Cayman
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 20, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 14,388
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster
- 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster
- 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster
- 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman
- 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman
- 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V113000
- Manufacturer campaign
- AKA3
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Apr 19, 2019
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion); Structure (Body & Structure)
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