Porsche 718 Boxster recall: Fuel System, Gasoline
Official safety recall 19V113000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche 718 Cayman | 2017 | United States |
| Porsche 718 Cayman | 2018 | United States |
| Porsche 718 Cayman | 2019 | United States |
| Porsche 718 Boxster | 2017 | United States |
| Porsche 718 Boxster | 2018 | United States |
| Porsche 718 Boxster | 2019 | United States |
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.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
The official remedy
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.