NHTSA recall 12V107000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Porsche 911 Carrera S
Reported Mar 21, 20121,232 vehicles affectedPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number AC02
The defect
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 remedy
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 1-800-767-7243.