Fuel system: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Porsche recall

The problem

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.

The risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

The fix

Dealers will reroute the fuel line and install an additional spacer ring free of charge. The recall began on february 15, 2008. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

Contacts

Porsche recall no. A803. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

What to do

1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Porsche dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V076000.
3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.