Porsche Cayenne: Filling The Fuel Tank May Cause An Electrostatic Charge

Porsche Cayenne Fuel Tank Recall Summary One Porsche Cayenne vehicle is being recalled because the ground connection between the fuel tank filler neck and the connecting pipe may be faulty. This defect could potentially allow an electrostatic charge to build up during refueling, which in rare cases could create a spark and ignite fuel vapors outside the tank filler neck, resulting in a small explosion. Porsche will inspect the affected vehicle and repair the ground connection if needed.

Recalling firm

PORSCHE

Product

Vehicles: PORSCHE CAYENNE. Units affected: 1

Reason

There is a possibility that the ground connection between the thread of the tank filler neck and the connecting pipe to the fuel tank may not be sound which may result in an electrostatic charge which in rare cases could create a spark which could ignite fuel vapours in the area outside of the tank filler neck which could lead to a muffled detonation.. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles inspect and if necessary rework ground connection.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2004-03-31

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/43e34cb6-2741-489a-8a74-5ac427519647