Recall 12V-107
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-107
- Reported
- March 21, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 1,232 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Porsche is recalling certain model year 2012 911 carrera s vehicles manufactured from october 26, 2011, through january 24, 2012. Interference between a coolant line and a fuel line may cause the fuel line to become disconnected at the quick connector.
The risk
If the fuel line becomes disconnected, a fuel leak may occur. A fuel leak could lead to the engine misfiring or stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with a new fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 26, 2012. Owners may contact porsche at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Porsche's safety recall number is AC02.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]