Porsche 718 Cayman May Leak Fuel After Crash

NHTSA campaign 19V113000 · Reported Feb 20, 2019 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

critical How serious is it? About this label

A fuel leak can increase the risk of fire if an ignition source is present. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V113000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 20, 2019
Manufacturer	Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

During a crash, a structural bar may come loose from its bracket in the luggage compartment on affected Porsche vehicles, including the 718 Cayman. This could cause a fuel leak. Leaking fuel could lead to a fire if an ignition source is present. Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the bar with additional rivets at no charge to owners.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Porsche dealer to arrange service; Porsche customer service is available at 1-800-767-7243.
3. Have the dealer secure the structural bar with additional rivets. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V113000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Porsche 718 Cayman

Who to contact

Porsche — official Porsche recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-767-7243

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Porsche Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Address Leaks and Fire Risks · all 4 Porsche recalls in this area

Other Porsche 718 Cayman recalls

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Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.