Porsche Macan S, Macan Turbo (2015-2016): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 15V717000 · Oct 30, 2015 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
21,835
vehicles affected
21,835
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V717000
- Date
- Oct 30, 2015
- Maker
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 21,835
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche | Macan S | 2015-2016 |
| Porsche | Macan Turbo | 2015-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V717000?
2 models: Porsche Macan S (2015-2016), Porsche Macan Turbo (2015-2016), about 21,835 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V717000?
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.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.