NHTSA recall 19V113000
Fuel system, gasoline
Porsche 718 Boxster and 1 more
Reported Feb 20, 201914,388 vehicles affectedPorsche Cars North America, Inc.Maker’s number AKA3Built Mar 9, 2016 – Feb 8, 2019
The defect
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 remedy
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.
Fuel system, gasolineStructure