Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PORSCHE
Model Of Vehicle
CAYENNE TURBO
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V068000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
35
Date Owners Notified
20040329
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040218