NHTSA recall 17E007000 · Equipment
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Reported Jan 25, 201737 vehicles affectedPorsche Cars North America, Inc.Maker’s number AH01Built Jan 1, 2016 – Dec 31, 2016
The defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain Replacement 2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L LP, and 3.0L HP Engines, part numbers 9A2100920 X, 9A2100925 X, 9A2100927AX, 9A2100930 X and 9A2100930AX. These engines have screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes that may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Porsche will notify the engine purchasers and will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.