Fuel system, gasolineRecall 19V-113 · Porsche vehicles
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall 19V-113 covers 14,388 Porsche vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V113000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 9, 2016 to February 9, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.