2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S RECALL - #04V068000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S |
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| Manufacturer |
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
2/25/2004 |
| Influenced by |
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/29/2004 |
| # Affected |
35 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for SEATS
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for SEAT BELTS
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2003 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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