Recall 08V-076
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2008 Porsche Cayenne: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-076
- Reported
- February 20, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 5,573 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Porsche is recalling 5,573 my 2008 cayenne v6 vehicles. A fuel line in the plenum panel area may contact the rear engine compartment cover. Relative movements of the engine while driving may cause knocking noises and chafing on the fuel line. A fuel leak may develop.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will reroute the fuel line and install an additional spacer ring free of charge. The recall began on february 15, 2008. Owners may contact porsche at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Porsche recall no. A803.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Porsche Cayenne 2008