Porsche 911 Carrera S: Risk Of Fire
Porsche 911 Carrera S Recall Summary Porsche is recalling 734 units of the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera due to a fuel pipe connector located underneath the vehicle that may be touching a heating pipe. This contact could damage the connector's locking function, potentially causing fuel leaks, engine failure, or fire. Dealers will inspect the vehicles for contact between these components and install a spacing ring or replace the fuel line as needed.
- Recalling firm
- PORSCHE
- Product
- Vehicles: PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S, PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. Units affected: 734
- Reason
- A fuel pipe quick connector located under the vehicle could be contacting a heating pipe. The contact of the pipe and connector could impair the locking function of the connector and in the worst case could cause the fuel pipe to leak and the possibility of the engine cutting out or fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check for contact of the heating pipe and fuel line and if there is sufficient clearance fit a spacing ring and if there has been contact fit a new fuel line and spacer.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-03-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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