NHTSA recall 15V-717 (15V717000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported October 30, 2015 - about 21,835 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V717000
- Also written as
- 15V-717
- Manufacturer number
- AF06
- Reported
- October 30, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~21,835
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Macan S vehicles manufactured March 27, 2014, to October 27, 2015, and 2015-2016 Macan Turbo vehicles manufactured March 5, 2014, to October 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have a low pressure fuel line in the engine compartment that may leak.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved low pressure fuel line, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Porsche mailed an interim notification to owners on November 9, 2015 and will mail a second notice when parts are available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AF06.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-717 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.