Your vehicle may have a faulty crossmember that could come loose in a crash, causing a fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a fuel leak near a spark, it could start a fire.
Free Fix
Porsche will fix the issue for free by adding extra rivets to secure the crossmember at the dealer.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Original — 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, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
There's a problem with the fuel lines in your vehicle. The screws that hold them in place might come loose, causing a fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a leak, and there's a spark, there's a risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Porsche will fix the problem for free by replacing the screws with new ones. They'll contact you to schedule an appointment at a dealership near you.
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Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.
The passenger air bag in your vehicle is a critical safety feature that inflates in the event of a crash. In some 2016-2017 models, the initiator that makes this air bag inflate might not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy when it's supposed to, you could be at risk of serious injury in a crash. This is a critical safety issue, and it's essential to address it as soon as possible.
Free Fix
Your Porsche dealer will replace the faulty air bag with a new one, completely free of charge. They'll take care of the repair when you get the recall notice, and you shouldn't hesitate to schedule it.
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Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.
The side airbag in your vehicle is a safety system that deploys to cushion your body in a side impact. The inflator initiator is a small part that ignites the airbag in a crash — but in certain 2017 models, it might not work as it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If the side airbag doesn't deploy, you could be at a higher risk of injury in a side collision. This could lead to more severe harm to you or your passengers.
Free Fix
Your Porsche dealer will replace the faulty airbag modules with new ones, at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG10.
The windshield on your vehicle is held in place by a special adhesive. In some 2017 models, this adhesive may not have worked properly, allowing the windshield to come loose in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the windshield separates from the vehicle in a crash, it could expose you to sharp glass and other hazards, increasing the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Porsche dealer will reattach the windshield using a stronger adhesive, and this repair is free of charge. You should schedule the appointment as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 718 Boxter and 718 Boxter S vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for the recall is AH04.
