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2018 Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman. The most recent was reported on March 6, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 718 BOXSTER, 718 CAYMAN.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
19V179000March 6, 2019Air Bags
19V113000February 20, 2019Fuel System, Gasoline

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V179000Manufacturer no. AKA4

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA
March 6, 2019
Owner notification
May 17, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
417 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman
October 24, 2017 – March 7, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
718 BOXSTER, 718 CAYMAN

Defect summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 718 Boxster, Boxster S and Boxster GTS, 718 Cayman, Cayman S and Cayman GTS, 911 Carrera, Carrera T, Targa 4 GTS, Carrera 4, Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S Cabriolet, Carrera GTS Cabriolet, Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Targa 4, Targa 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo S Exclusive Series, Turbo Cabriolet, Turbo S Cabriolet and GT3 vehicles. The side air bag impact sensors may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the air bag sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA4.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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 recall 19V179000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V113000Manufacturer no. AKA3

Fuel System, Gasoline

Report received by NHTSA
February 20, 2019
Owner notification
April 19, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
14,388 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman
March 9, 2016 – February 9, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
718 BOXSTER, 718 CAYMAN

Components: Fuel System, Gasoline; Structure

Defect summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA3.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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 recall 19V113000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 6, 2019.