NHTSA recall 08V-076 (08V076000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported February 20, 2008 - about 5,573 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V076000
Also written as: 08V-076
Manufacturer number: A803
Reported: February 20, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~5,573
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

PORSCHE IS RECALLING 5,573 MY 2008 CAYENNE V6 VEHICLES. A FUEL LINE IN THE PLENUM PANEL AREA MAY CONTACT THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER. RELATIVE MOVEMENTS OF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING MAY CAUSE KNOCKING NOISES AND CHAFING ON THE FUEL LINE. A FUEL LEAK MAY DEVELOP.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE FUEL LINE AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SPACER RING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-076 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Porsche Cayenne - 2008

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