Porsche Cayenne Recall Information
  Last Updated  December 17, 2008

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FEBRUARY 2008 -- Porsche is recalling 5,573 MY 2008 Cayenne V6 vehicles. A fuel line in the plenum panel area may contact the rear engine compartment cover. Relative movements of the engine while driving may cause knocking noises and chafing on the fuel line. A fuel leak may develop. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Dealers will reroute the fuel line and install an additional spacer ring free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during March 2008. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243. 08V076

  
 

NEWS:   Porsche recalls Cayennes for fuel line fix

Porsche is recalling about 5,900 Cayenne SUVs from the 2008 model year with V6 engines to fix a fuel line problem.

The automaker said movement of the engine could cause the fuel line to rub against cladding in the engine compartment. The problem causes a knocking sound and could leave some marks on the fuel line.

Dealers will reroute the fuel line to solve the problem.

The recall covers 5573 Cayennes sold in the United States and 392 sold in Canada. The SUVs covered by the recall were built from the start of the 2008 model year through January 18, Porsche said


 
   
RECALL:  2008  Porsche Cayenne
 NHTSA Campaign Number:  08V076000

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 Manufacturer PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
 Recall Date:  FEB 15, 2008
 Potential Number Of Units Affected:    5573
 Description FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
 Summary PORSCHE IS RECALLING 5,573 MY 2008 CAYENNE V6 VEHICLES. A FUEL LINE IN THE PLENUM PANEL AREA MAY CONTACT THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER. RELATIVE MOVEMENTS OF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING MAY CAUSE KNOCKING NOISES AND CHAFING ON THE FUEL LINE. A FUEL LEAK MAY DEVELOP.
 Consequence FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
 Remedy DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE FUEL LINE AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SPACER RING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2008
 
   
RECALL:  2003 - 2005  Porsche Cayenne  -  Cayenne S  -  Cayenne Turbo
 NHTSA Campaign Number:  04V593000

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 Manufacturer PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
 Recall Date:  DEC 09, 2004
 Potential Number Of Units Affected:    31000
 Description SEAT BELTS
 Summary CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT HAVE A LOCKING FEATURE WHICH CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION. THE BELT MAY DEACTIVATE THE ALR MODE WITH CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINTS.
 Consequence WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
 Remedy DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY INSTALL A CLIP IN EITHER OF THE AFFECTED REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS AND PROVIDE AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT. THE CLIPS WILL PREVENT UNWARRANTED CONVERSION FROM ALR TO ELR MODE WITH CHILD SEAT INSTALLATION. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 17, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
 
 
RECALL:  2003 - 2004  Porsche Cayenne  -  Cayenne Turbo
 NHTSA Campaign Number:  04V072000

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 Manufacturer PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
 Recall Date:  FEB 16, 2004
 Potential Number Of Units Affected:    4144
 Description SEATS
 Summary ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER�S SIDE SEAT FRAMES WERE NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED.
 Consequence IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT FRAME COULD BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
 Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER�S SIDE SEAT FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
 
RECALL:  2004  Porsche Cayenne  -  Cayenne S  -  Cayenne Turbo
 NHTSA Campaign Number:  04V071000

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 Manufacturer PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
 Recall Date:  FEB 16, 2004
 Potential Number Of Units Affected:    4099
 Description POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
 Summary CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD A TRANSFER CASE INSTALLED THAT COULD, DUE TO CHANGES IN THE HOUSING CASTING, RESULT IN THE OIL PUMP ROTATION. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, OIL STARVATION OF THE INTERNAL GEARS MIGHT RESULT.
 Consequence CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE TRANSFER CASE HOUSING. INCORRECT TORQUE WOULD THEN BE APPLIED TO THE DRIVEN WHEELS OR OIL COULD LEAK AND CONTACT THE TIRES.
 Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE HOUSING AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSFER CASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
 
RECALL:  2003 - 2004  Porsche  Cayenne S  -  Cayenne Turbo
 NHTSA Campaign Number:  04V069000

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 Manufacturer PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
 Recall Date:  FEB 16, 2004
 Potential Number Of Units Affected:    10637
 Description ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
 Summary ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED. DAMAGE TO THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS CAN LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.
 Consequence IN EXTREME CASES, TO A CABLE FIRE BENEATH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
 Remedy DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
 
RECALL:  2003 - 2004  Porsche  Cayenne S  -  Cayenne Turbo
 NHTSA Campaign Number:  03V351000

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 Manufacturer PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
 Recall Date:  SEP 24, 2003
 Potential Number Of Units Affected:    326
 Description EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
 Summary ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY BE MISSING THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) AND GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR) ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AS REQUIRED BY PART 567.4(G)(3) AND (G)(4).
 Consequence THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE INFORMED OF THE VEHICLE�S GVWR AND GAWR.
 Remedy DEALERS WILL APPLY THE CORRECTED LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
 
RECALL:  2003 - 2004  Porsche Cayenne  -  Cayenne S  -  Cayenne Turbo
 NHTSA Campaign Number:  04V231000

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 Manufacturer PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
 Recall Date:  MAY 17, 2004
 Potential Number Of Units Affected:    19175
 Description SEAT BELTS:REAR
 Summary ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT IS INSUFFICIENT RIVETED.
 Consequence IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
 Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BELT BUCKLE LATCH AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LATCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
 
RECALL:  2003   Porsche Cayenne   -  Cayenne Turbo
 NHTSA Campaign Number:  04V068000

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 Manufacturer PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
 Recall Date:  FEB 16, 2004
 Potential Number Of Units Affected:    35
 Description FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
 Summary ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE GROUND CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SPIRAL RING OF THE TANK FILLER NECK AND THE CONNECTING PIPE TO THE FUEL TANK IS INADEQUATE, THE FLOW OF FUEL DURING REFUELING CAN CREATE AN ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE, WHICH COULD DISCHARGE AND SPARK. THIS SPARK COULD IGNITE FUEL VAPORS IN THE AREA OUTSIDE THE TANK FILLER NECK THAT COULD LEAD TO A MUFFLED DETONATION.
 Consequence DUE TO SUCH A STARTLING EVENT, THE INDIVIDUAL REFUELING THE VEHICLE COULD REMOVE THE FUEL NOZZLE AT PRECISELY THE MOMENT OF THE DETONATION WITHOUT FIRST STOPPING THE FUELING PROCESS. IN SUCH A CIRCUMSTANCE, FUEL ESCAPING OUTSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY IGNITE, RESULTING IN A FIRE.
 Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GROUND CONNECTION AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
 
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