Campaign 17E-007

These engines have screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes that may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak

Defect summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain Replacement 2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L LP, and 3.0L HP Engines, part numbers 9A2100920 X, 9A2100925 X, 9A2100927AX, 9A2100930 X and 9A2100930AX. These engines have screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes that may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Porsche will notify the engine purchasers and will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 17E007000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 17E-007
Make	Model	Model years
Porsche	Replacement Engine 2.0L	Year not stated
Porsche	Replacement Engine 2.5L	Year not stated
Porsche	Replacement Engine 3.0LHP	Year not stated
Porsche	Replacement Engine 3.0LLP	Year not stated

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.